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Safer. Smarter. Stronger.
Annual Report 2019
Contents
About Ansell
Financial Summary
Our Global Footprint
Chairman’s Review
Chief Executive Officer’s Review
Operating and Financial Review
Strategy
Outlook
Our Performance
Industrial Global Business Unit
Healthcare Global Business Unit
Corporate Social Responsibility
and Sustainability
Board of Directors
Executive Leadership Team
Report by the Directors
Remuneration Report
Financial Report
Consolidated Income Statement
Consolidated Statement
of Comprehensive Income
Consolidated Balance Sheet
Consolidated Statement
of Changes in Equity
Consolidated Statement
of Cash Flows
Notes to the Financial Statements
Directors’ Declaration
Independent Audit Report
Five-Year Summary
Shareholders
Shareholder Information
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Ansell Limited – ABN 89 004 085 330
About Ansell
Safer.
Ansell is a global safety company and protection is at the heart of everything we do.
Our products and services inspire confidence in people everywhere and enable businesses
and workers to perform better.
Smarter.
Innovation is central to Ansell’s market-leading position. We are uniquely focused on customer
needs, which guide our innovation and allow Ansell to deliver practical, functional and
revolutionary new products.
Stronger.
From the expansion of our proprietary INTERCEPT™ Cut Resistance Technology to increasingly
higher ISO & ANSI cut levels, to our surgical products utilising our GLOVE-IN-GLOVE Double
Gloving Technology, Ansell is constantly striving to provide our clients with unprecedented
protection and comfort.
Ansell has evolved from an Australian
rubber latex products manufacturer to
one of the world’s most advanced safety
solutions providers. Every day millions
of people around the world depend on
Ansell. With Ansell products they always
know they are protected and can perform
better. Our category expertise, innovative
products, trusted brands and advanced
technologies give them peace of mind
and confidence that no other company
can deliver. By expanding the Company’s
global reach, category depth and robust
innovation pipeline, we support our
customers’ expansion and provide solutions
for new needs. This approach allows us
to continue to deliver for our customers,
employees and shareholders.
Our Values
Integrity – We value doing what is right and ethical.
Trustworthiness – We value acting with respect, fairness
and dependability.
Agility – We value responsiveness to customers and each
other, openness to change and flexibility.
Creativity – We value inventiveness, innovation and new
and divergent ways of thinking.
Passion – We value energy and excitement, commitment,
drive and dedication.
Involvement – We value our team members’ input,
influence and initiative.
Teamwork – We value collaboration and a sense of
partnership, sharing and caring.
Excellence – We value a tenacious focus on results,
accountability and goal achievement.
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Ansell Limited – Annual Report 2019Financial Summary
Statutory Results Ansell Group
Statutory Results Continuing Operations
-3%
Sales down
-77%
Profit Attributable down
-72%
EBIT down
-75%
EPS down
+1%
Sales up
0%
EBIT
-20%
Profit Attributable down
-14%
EPS down
Adjusted Results Continuing Operations
Adjusted Results in Constant Currency
Sales up
+1%
+3%
Profit Attributable up
EBIT up
+5%
+9%
EPS up
Sales up
+3%
+5%
EBIT up
+4%
+11%
Profit Attributable up
EPS up
Industrial GBU Results
Healthcare GBU Results
0%
Organic constant
currency sales
+12%
Adjusted constant
currency EBIT up
+4%
Organic constant
currency sales up
-2%
Adjusted constant
currency EBIT down
5 Year Performance
$1,645
$1,573
$1,600
$1,490
$1,499
14.9%
15.0%
13.6%
13.5%
13.0%
$245
$237
$218
$193
$203
122.5¢
105.1¢
100.1¢
102.0¢
111.5¢
Sales
EBIT
Profit Attributable
Operating Cash Flow
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
Sales
($m)
EPS
(¢)
EBIT
($m)
EBIT Margin
(%)
Earnings Per Share (US cents)
Dividends Per Share (US cents)
* Refer to definition of Adjusted Results and Constant Currency on page 3.
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Total Group Statutory Results
before the Sale of the Sexual
Wellness Business
2015
US$m
2016
US$m
2017
US$m
Results from the
Continuing Operations
after the Sale of the
Sexual Wellness
Business
2018
Adjusted
US$m
2019
Adjusted
US$m
1,645.1
1,572.8
1,599.7
1,489.8
1,499.0
245.3
187.5
116.4
122.5
43.0
236.7
159.1
144.8
105.1
43.5
217.8
147.7
146.0
100.1
44.0
193.1
146.7
104.5
102.0
45.5
202.8
150.9
164.7
111.5
46.75
Ansell Limited – Annual Report 2019Results Commentary
We have provided our results on both a Statutory and Adjusted
basis for Continuing Operations. The Adjusted results have
excluded the costs incurred during the year under the
Transformation Program embarked upon following the sale
of the Sexual Wellness (SW) business. As in prior years, we have
also normalised the prior period for constant currency and
foreign currency impacts. The adjusted results show solid revenue
and profitability growth in what was another successful year.
Statutory Results
US$m
Sales
EBIT1
Profit Attributable
Operating Cash Flow2
Earnings Per Share – US cents
Dividends Per Share – US cents
FY18
1,547.5
557.0
484.3
93.6
336.8
45.5
Group
FY19
1,499.0
157.3
111.7
133.3
82.6
46.75
Continuing Operations
FY19
FY18
1,489.8
157.8
138.8
85.5
96.5
1,499.0
157.3
111.7
133.3
82.6
Adjusted
FY19
1,499.0
202.8
150.9
164.7
111.5
FY18
1,489.8
193.1
146.7
104.5
102.0
1. EBIT defined as Earnings Before Interest and Tax.
2. Net cash provided by operating activities (after tax paid) per the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows adjusted for Net Capex, interest received and paid
(net interest). Adjusted Operating Cash Flow is the Operating Cashflow from Continuing Operations excluding Transformation Costs of $31.4m for FY19 (FY18: $19.0m).
Key Definitions
Currency Reporting – United States Dollar (US$)
The US$ is the predominant global currency of Ansell’s business transactions
and the currency in which the global operations are managed and reported.
Non-US$ values are included in this report where appropriate.
Constant Currency
The presentation of constant currency information is designed to facilitate
comparability of reported earnings by restating the prior period’s results
at the exchange rates applied in determining the results for the current
period. This is achieved by analysing and estimating, where necessary,
revenue and cost transactions by underlying currencies of our controlled
entities. These transactions are converted to US dollars at the average
exchange rates applicable to the current period on a month by month basis.
Adjusted Results
Adjusted results are Continuing Operations results after excluding
the impact of the Transformation Costs and the FY18 change in accounting
estimate for development costs.
Adjusted Constant Currency
Adjusted constant currency is Constant Currency (as described above)
after excluding the impact of the Transformation Costs and the FY18
change in accounting estimate for development costs.
Organic Constant Currency
Organic constant currency is Constant Currency information
(as described above) after excluding the impact of acquisitions,
divestments and exited products.
In addition, the following adjustments are made to the current and prior
year’s results: the profit and loss impact of net foreign exchange gains/
losses is excluded; and the foreign exchange impact on unrealised profit
in stock is excluded.
Transformation Costs
Summarised in Note 2: Segment Reporting. They include Asset
Impairment, Restructuring and costs of the Transformation Program
totalling $45.5m in FY19 ($24.1m FY18).
The principles of constant currency reporting and its implementation are
subject to oversight by the Audit and Compliance Committee of the Board.
It is considered as supplemental non-IFRS financial information.
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Ansell Limited – Annual Report 2019
Our Global Footprint
Every day, more than
12,000 people in 55 countries
across four regions bring
their passion and dedication
to the design, manufacturing
and marketing of our
products on which millions
of workers and healthcare
professionals rely.
The Transformation Program and
further significant investment in FY19
have seen us fundamentally reshape
our core manufacturing business,
with fewer, larger and more modern
manufacturing facilities.
Map Key
Corporate hubs
Offices
Manufacturing and distribution facilities
Research and development facilities
Images
Page 04 left: Chemical line in Kedah, Malaysia.
Page 04 right: Knitting machines in Seeduwa, Sri Lanka.
Page 05 left: Dipping line in Melaka, Malaysia.
Page 05 right: Biomass boiler in Biyagama, Sri Lanka.
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North
America
Europe,
Middle East
& Africa
Latin America
& Caribbean
Asia Pacific
Ansell Limited – Annual Report 2019
North
America
Europe,
Middle East
& Africa
Latin America
& Caribbean
Asia Pacific
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Ansell Limited – Annual Report 2019Chairman’s Review
Our core manufacturing base is now consolidated,
scaled for globally leading performance and
closely connected to our R&D centres.
Dear Fellow Shareholders,
Global markets in 2019 were frequently volatile, uneven and
unpredictable, and Ansell and its customers were not immune
to this instability. I am pleased to say that your Company met
these challenges with strength and resilience, maintaining
organic growth while at the same time completing the core
elements of our ambitious Transformation Program.
Our core manufacturing base is now consolidated, scaled for
globally leading performance and closely connected to our
R&D centres. We have fewer plants, producing more output,
utilising better technology. The final phase of our Transformation
Program, which will see our global logistics systems streamlined
and modernised for faster and more comprehensive delivery to
customers, is also well underway. Management is also making
sound progress in the planning, testing and implementation of
elements of the Company’s digital transformation to take
advantage of the opportunities offered by the latest potential
networking advances in smart production, logistics and
distribution so profound that analysts have christened them
collectively as the Industrial Revolution 4.0.
This year we made significant steps to prepare for the CEO
succession in 2021. The Senior Executive Team was strengthened
with a number of executive appointments. Selected internal
candidates for the CEO role have been given new opportunities
to gain broader experience and the Board is taking a keen
interest in their progress.
As well, Board renewal has continued apace. Christine Yan, a highly
experienced US and China-based manufacturing executive, joined
the Board this year. This brings a 44/56 gender balance to the
Board, which will increase to 50/50 upon my retirement later in the
year – a target we committed to as a priority some years ago.
Ansell takes its social responsibility commitments seriously. I urge
shareholders to read closely the Corporate Social Responsibility
(CSR) and Sustainability section of this Annual Report, as well as
our FY19 CSR and Sustainability Report, which will be released
later this year. I welcome the impact of CSR reporting. It has given
clear standing to issues such as working conditions, gender equality
and protection of the environment, and where we fall short we can
measure how much we need to improve and do better.
This year a number of labour standards issues in our industry
came to the attention of global observers. We committed to a
comprehensive global review of labour standards in the Ansell
supply chain, with a focus on safe working hours and sensible
utilisation of rest days. The review covered both third-party
suppliers and Ansell’s own facilities. Our foremost responsibilities
are to provide a safe working environment and to meet the
legally required standards of the countries in which we operate.
We also assessed the appropriateness of guidelines of the
International Labour Organization (ILO) and other recognised
organisations. This review is now complete and we have
delineated the appropriate standards to ensure the health
and safety of our people. Further details regarding our labour
standards can be found in this Annual Report and in our 2019
CSR & Sustainability Report.
In closing I would like to reflect for a moment on Ansell Limited and
its journey over the recent years of my association with the Company.
Ansell Limited is part of a very
select group of companies that
have managed to survive for over
125 years. Upon reflection, I think
the major factors that have
contributed to this are a clear
sense of purpose, quality products
and sound professional values.
In saying this, I do not wish to
ignore the fact that the Company
has been through its share of
challenges, both externally and internally generated. However,
it is the way the Company and its people have addressed the
challenges, and continually sought better ways of serving our
customers and end users, that has underpinned our ability
to sustain and grow the enterprise.
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Ansell Limited – Annual Report 2019Since joining the Ansell Board in 2005, I have seen the Company
rebuild its balance sheet, renew its management team and
re-cast the strategies to underpin future success. The journey
has been a long and challenging one, as the Company had been
through a prolonged period of under-investment in people and
their capabilities, modern processes and equipment, and R&D.
In contrast to the relatively quick turnarounds that dot-com
or financial services companies can achieve, fundamentally
remediating a multi-faceted manufacturing company takes
considerable time, effort and focus.
Modern business finds itself today in one of the most dynamic
periods of economic history, with geopolitical, technological,
demographic, climatic, social and economic challenges all
intensifying. This makes planning and running a global company
extremely complex and demanding. Our management bench is
both resourceful and resilient and continues to develop in
capability as it steps up to face the demands of today’s and
tomorrow’s environment. The Ansell Board continues to review
the required capabilities of its members as well as those for the
senior management of the Group – and seeks to build and import
capability as required.
It has been my privilege to be involved with Ansell over the
past 14 years. I would like to thank the customers, shareholders
and staff of the past and present for their role in making this
possible. In particular, I would like to thank my Board colleagues
over the years for creating a challenging environment where
the ‘appropriate’ outcome was always the objective, and
professionalism and a sense of humour were maintained in the
face of all situations. Finally, I would like to thank Magnus Nicolin
for his insightful, courageous and energetic leadership of
Ansell through one of the biggest transformations in the
Company’s history.
In summary, Ansell Limited is well placed to face the future with
a clear purpose and strategy. It has a capable Board to be led
by John Bevan, and management team being led by Magnus Nicolin.
My thanks to all associated with the Company and I wish you well.
Glenn L L Barnes
Chairman
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Ansell Limited – Annual Report 2019Chief Executive Officer’s Review
As a result of the great work by all the Ansell
team, our financial results for the year met or
exceeded guidance. We enjoyed a good year
overall, with results improving in the second half.
Dear Shareholders,
I want to start this year by reporting progress in a field that is critical
to Ansell – not just in the way we work, but in all we do: safety.
Safety
Ansell is a safety company and safety in our own workplace is
fundamental to everything we do. This year we delivered our
lowest injury rates on record and very strong results against key
safety metrics. I congratulate our staff on this excellent outcome.
It is important for Ansell to demonstrate that safety is not just
core to the products we sell, but that it is central to how we
conduct our own business.
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Ansell
Leading Science Company
Leading Healthcare Company
Leading Healthcare Company
Leading Healthcare Company
Leading Personal Care Company
Leading Packaging Company
Leading Food & Beverage Company
Leading Life Science, Healthcare
& Agricultural Company
Leading Wind Turbine Company
Performance in 2018/19
As a result of the great work by all the Ansell team, our financial
results for the year met or exceeded guidance. We enjoyed a good
year overall, with results improving in the second half. We saw sales
up 1%, EBIT for Continuing Operations up 5%, Earnings Per Share
(EPS) up 9% and Profit Attributable up 3% (on an adjusted results
Continuing Operations basis). This result was delivered in an
increasingly uncertain global economic environment with slowing
economies in Europe and increasing trade tensions worldwide.
These results deliver on our promises and further enhance the
position of Ansell.
Adjusted Results Continuing Operations
+1%
+5%
Sales up
EBIT up
+3%
Profit
Attributable up
+9%
EPS up
Adjusted Results in Constant Currency
+3%
+4%
Sales up
EBIT up
+5%
+11%
Profit
Attributable up
EPS up
Delivering on Our Promises
We told the market on October 2017 that we would deliver:
3–5% Organic sales
growth p.a.
Delivered 3.2% on constant
currency basis but 1.9%
organic growth for FY19 after
adjusting for acquisitions
5–10% EBIT growth
Delivered 5% in FY19
5–10% EPS growth
Increase 250bps to reach
14–15% ROCE by 2021
Delivered 11% on constant
currency basis in FY19
Delivered 30bps
improvement to
reach 13.2% in FY19
From the proceeds of the Sexual Wellness sale, we promised
to invest our cash effectively and profitably, and during
FY18/19 we deployed:
$90m in accelerated profitable
and transformative investments
$80m in acquisitions
$265m Share Buyback Program
$125m dividends increasing our
dividend for the 16th year in a row
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Delivered
Delivered
Delivered
Delivered
Ansell Limited – Annual Report 2019HyFlex 11-542
Cut resistant level 7 glove
Focused on Executing our Strategy
We have adopted four key strategies to make Ansell stronger:
through parallel focus on innovation, emerging market
development, leveraging our already industry-leading and trusted
brands, and through close partnerships with leading distributors.
We made solid progress in all these strategies during the year.
Through investment in innovation, new product sales in our
Industrial business held up at roughly 13% of all sales. Although
this was slightly below last year’s level, it was a good achievement
given the number of important product lines that were no longer
categorised as ‘new’ this year. New product sales in our Healthcare
business rose from 14% to 15%, reflecting a greater focus on
innovation. Examples of key innovations include our proprietary
GLOVE-IN-GLOVE Double Gloving Technology and the new thin
cut-resistant level 7 product made with a unique proprietary
combination of materials to provide high cut level protection.
We expanded our sales coverage in emerging markets such as
Mexico, Latin America, China, South-East Asia, India and Africa.
Emerging market sales grew 5% during the year, with particularly
strong growth (7%) in the second half. Emerging market sales in the
first half were impacted by slower economic conditions triggered
by international concerns about trade barriers. As those concerns
dissipated, both emerging and developed markets improved.
Our core brands continued to grow in absolute terms and as
a percentage of total Ansell sales. HyFlex® flexible mechanical
protection products grew 1.8% to approach $300m as our largest
brand and AlphaTec® chemical protection products, our newest
mega brand, grew 8.3% to surpass $120m.
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Ansell Limited – Annual Report 2019
Chief Executive Officer’s Review continued
Our distributor partnerships worldwide enjoyed strong
momentum with existing partners and were augmented by the
number of new distribution arrangements growing year on year.
facilities in Vietnam, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Bangkok. These
investments are yielding the returns anticipated and add to the
strengths of the Company.
With this focus, we are also able to enhance our lead in the
industry and to seek further avenues to differentiate Ansell from
our competitors. See our Eight Dimensions of Differentiation
diagram on page 12.
Ansell Transformed
I am pleased to report that the Transformation Program
we embarked upon following the sale of our Sexual Wellness
business is largely complete.
Transformation has seen us fundamentally reshape our core
manufacturing business. We have fewer and larger manufacturing
facilities, our plants are modern and appropriately scaled and
nearly all are located in low-cost jurisdictions with a good
balance of sovereign risk.
The sale enabled Ansell to invest in the simplification of the
corporate structure of our business: we reduced spending on
SG&A, closed three plants – two in Mexico and one in South Korea
– while also making significant financial investments in existing
We have invested $95m of cash on the Transformation Program,
with plans to deliver $35m in savings in FY20. So far, the program
has delivered 15% more than the original savings targets.
Some supply chain reforms are ongoing, but we expect to
see a significant further improvement in on time/in full (OTIF)
service levels by the end of FY20, resulting also in lower
inventory holdings and additional savings.
The modern Ansell is unique in structure and capability. We
develop our own materials, design, engineer and manufacture
the products that we market and distribute, and we advise and
mentor our customers in safety processes and outcomes along
the way. This uniquely integrated capability is the foundation of
our leadership because it enables us to focus on customer needs,
target our innovation and bring new products to market quickly.
The Ringers acquisition this year was a clear demonstration
of an acquisition in line with our strategy. By acquiring Ringers,
Ansell has complemented our already world-leading positions
in mechanical, chemical, single use and surgical gloves with the
number one market share position now in the impact protection
and oil and gas segments, and is further set to benefit from
Ringers’ highly creative design capability.
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Ansell Limited – Annual Report 2019Digital, AI and Automation
Ansell made significant progress in digital marketing, in re-tooling
to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and in enhancing the scope
and strategic use of automation and robotics during the year.
Over 20% of Ansell’s total sales are now sourced through a
variety of digital channels – distributors’ digital channels and
digital distributors, linking directly to specialist safety product
sites and selling directly through ansell.com.
During the year we launched a new global website that is cleaner
and simpler to use and promotes online engagement with
customers. In parallel, we have renewed our back-office systems
to support digital partner sites directly, with minimal processing
and handling.
The exciting new challenge is to deploy artificial intelligence
systems to analyse the huge volume of data produced in our
manufacturing operations and more broadly as we engage with
our customers’ safety needs across many industries. We believe
artificial intelligence systems will enable us to present highly
valuable safety insights from our unique databases on plant
operations in multiple industries, and specifically in the complex
chemical industry where millions of chemical combinations need
to be understood and managed.
To enhance automation, we have deployed a number of new and
more automated manufacturing lines during FY19, specifically in
packaging systems, in-line printing, load/unload and with smarter
semi-automated lines which reduce the time to on-board new
workers and improve their productivity more quickly.
Once again, I want to thank Ansell’s committed employees who
have continued to demonstrate their ability to drive our business
forward in a year of widespread change, building a stronger and
improved company for the future.
Finally, it has been a great pleasure to work with Glenn Barnes
during my period as CEO. We have created and sustained an
extremely productive and complementary partnership over
the years. I wish him all the best and I welcome John Bevan
as our new Chairman of the Board from November onwards.
Magnus Nicolin
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
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Ansell Limited – Annual Report 2019Strategy
Ansell has global market-leading positions in single and
multi-use hand protection products for industrial and surgical
applications. We also have fast-growing positions in industrial
body protection products, safety solutions for surgical operating
theatres and clean room laboratory environments. Overall, our
product range is well balanced between products that are driven
by cyclical economic demands and those that are considered more
counter cyclical.
Eight Dimensions of Differentiation
Make it easy with
digital to do business
with and within Ansell
(including e-com)
Quality, reliability
and consistency
in supply
7.
DELIVERY
& SERVICE
8.
EASY
ENGAGEMENT
1.
CUSTOMER
INTIMACY
Employee
Industry leading customer
intimacy and expertise to
solve customers’ safety and
productivity challenges
2.
PRODUCT
RANGE &
INNOVATION
Broadest product
range and best
innovation capability
leveraging advanced
materials and new
technology
Regulatory and societal pressures that seek to improve safety
outcomes for workers around the globe are continuing to
outpace general economic activity. This provides a robust
platform for growth in demand for our products. Whether in
healthcare or industrial environments, regulatory requirements
and improving standards globally continue to help drive
demand for safety solutions.
Ansell’s continued ability to build and maintain its leading positions
in these attractive markets arises from a number of strengths.
• Foremost, there is the breadth and performance of our
unmatched product range. Through our focus on R&D and
innovation, we created many of these product categories
and continue to lead the industry in product performance.
• Our unique material science capability allows us to satisfy
protection needs with a product that is comfortable to use and
improves worker productivity. Many of these capabilities are
patent protected. For example, some products maximise
protection while also reducing the risk of skin irritation and
allergic reaction. Our commitment to maintaining optimum
comfort and dexterity means that many products are unique
in their field in having ergonomic certification. We also lead our
industry in providing high cut protection from light-weight yarns.
• We have invested over many years in our patented
AnsellGUARDIAN® technology (tools that provide comprehensive
advice to end users on the right products to use for optimal
safety and productivity) and so built strong relationships with
end users.
6.
MFG
ENGINEERING
Safety
Passion
3.
ANSELL
BRAND
EQUITY
5.
REGULATORY &
COMPLIANCE
SERVICES
4.
GEOGRAPHIC
COVERAGE
World-class
manufacturing,
engineering and
sourcing
Expertise in safety,
regulatory and compliance
solutions and services
Most trusted and
well known brands
worldwide
Broadest geographic and
channel reach
By leveraging the unique and well defined
strengths of Ansell, we deliver better
solutions to customers
Key:
Demonstrated competitive advantage
Aspirational competency
Ansell’s sources of competitive advantage can be summarised
under eight dimensions of differentiation. At Ansell, we believe
that our differentiation across all eight dimensions is unique
in our industry and sets us apart from all competitors. We have
continued to build upon and strengthen our eight dimensions
of differentiation.
Business Priorities
Our business priorities for advancing our strategic goals in FY19
were oriented around the following main objectives:
• Implementing the multi-year Transformation Program to
realise significant efficiencies in our manufacturing and supply
chain functions.
• New product development.
• Growing our emerging market footprint.
• We are uniquely positioned to provide global solutions as the
only industry participant with leading market positions in all
our product ranges in all regions globally.
• Strengthening brand performance by expanding existing
growth brands such as HyFlex® as well as recently acquired
product ranges such as MICROFLEX® and MICROGARD® globally.
• Through a disciplined acquisition strategy we have:
• Building stronger and deeper partnerships with our key
– strengthened our core market positions;
distribution partners.
– increased our ability to differentiate in material science; and
– added near adjacent product portfolios, which we are
demonstrating we can grow rapidly on a global basis.
• Working to resume growth of our leading synthetic surgical range.
• Reduce wastage levels in our key manufacturing plants.
• Improving service and quality metrics to ensure Ansell is the
leading company globally on these criteria as well as in product
performance.
• Ongoing productivity savings stemming from our capex
investments and our sharper focus Transformation Program.
• Strategic and disciplined acquisition evaluation.
Our progress on these goals are detailed on pages 15 to 21.
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Ansell Limited – Annual Report 2019Outlook
Shareholder Value Creation Model
At Ansell, we strive to be focused, efficient and agile in executing our differentiated business proposition. By consistently delivering
on our promises, we aim to gain market share and grow profitability, which in turn will improve shareholder value.
Our shareholder value creation model is summarised below.
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• Organically through customer focus
• By acquisition
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• Innovation
• Manufacturing capability
• Supply chain excellence
3–5% Organic growth p.a.
5–10% EPS growth p.a.
ROCE1 improving to 14–15% range by FY20
Strong cash flow generation
Achieving High Return by Reinvesting in the Base Business
Disciplined Synergistic Acquisitions, Returning Above WACC
Continued Dividend Growth
Opportunistic Buy-backs
1. Excluding impact of the Transformation Program and phasing the impact of recent acquisition costs in the funds employed over a three year period.
Priorities for Shareholder Value Creation
Ansell ranks its strategic priorities according to the most important
drivers for long-term shareholder value, these being organic
revenue growth, profitability growth and strong cash flow
generation and successful deployment of capital.
We continue to see growth opportunities
in some regions with the IGBU business set
to benefit from new product sales initiatives,
emerging market growth and ongoing
benefits from the Transformation Program.
Organic Growth
With slow or slowing economic conditions observed for FY19
in our key geographies of the Eurozone and the US, a higher
degree of economic uncertainty is pervading global markets
for FY20. We continue to see growth opportunities in some
regions with the Industrial Global Business Unit (IGBU) set to
benefit from new product sales initiatives, emerging market
growth and ongoing benefits from the Transformation Program.
This view assumes no major disruptions will impact the business
as a result of any new tariff and Brexit-related economic shocks.
We believe that organic growth within our targeted 3% to 5%
range is still achievable, subject to the caveats above.
Profitability and Cash Flow
Profitability
Having achieved meaningful manufacturing and supply chain
productivity improvements in FY19, our aim is to grow the business
and maintain or improve our EBIT margins. If this can be achieved,
then EPS growth of 5–10% p.a. is considered realistic by the Board.
Cash Flow
With elevated inventory levels at June 2019, we believe that
ongoing improvements to our supply chain processes will lead
to meaningful improvements in our stock turnover ratios.
We are aiming to do this while improving our ‘on time/in full’
(OTIF) customer metrics and this in turn is expected to result
in higher sales via improved customer focus.
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Ansell Limited – Annual Report 2019
Outlook continued
Capital Deployment – ROCE Improvements
Our priority for capital deployment continues to be:
• investment in core business to drive growth and productivity; and
• acquisitions that meet our strategic and financial criteria.
Our Transformation Program is a clear example of investment
in our core business. We are also investing in other areas of our
business, which include the ongoing ERP roll-outs which are now
planned for our manufacturing facilities and Asia Pacific sales
and marketing centres. We are also planning further investments
in e-commerce and Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
planning tools to augment our customer focus initiatives.
On the acquisition front, we continue to assess businesses with a
strong strategic fit and we hope to announce further acquisitions
in the near future.
Ansell also expects to be able to continue its balanced capital
deployment approach through continuing to buy back shares
as previously announced and retaining a focus on dividends
as an important part of the cash return to shareholders.
The Board, management and staff are genuinely excited by the
future prospects of the business and we look forward to delivering
on our promises.
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Ansell Limited – Annual Report 2019Our Performance
Financial Reporting Presentation
Impact of Sexual Wellness Divestiture and Other
One-off Items
Ansell divested its Sexual Wellness Global Business Unit during
FY18, the results of which are reported under Discontinued
Operations in Table A below.
In addition, three other items were announced during FY18:
• Multi-year Transformation Program;
• Deferred tax asset revaluation gains from the US corporate
tax rate changes; and
• Change in estimated useful life of development costs.
Table B below is provided to summarise the financial impact
of these items, while Table C summarises the Group’s FY18 and
FY19 income statements after these adjustments.
To ensure that the financial results of the Group are meaningfully
understood, the commentary on the FY19 financial statements
will be provided on the financial results adjusted for these items
(‘Adjusted Results’).
Foreign Exchange Impacts and Organic Growth
Ansell is a US$ reporting entity with a majority of its commercial
operations transacting in US$. However, Ansell also has substantial
non-US$ transactions across a diverse multinational footprint.
While the Group maintains a foreign exchange hedging program,
it is not immune to foreign exchange impacts on its results,
particularly via foreign exchange translation effects. As a result,
the Group also provides constant currency financial information
so that foreign exchange translation impacts are excluded.
In determining the rate of organic growth, the Group reports
its year over year growth after normalising results for
constant currency impacts and also the effect of acquisitions
and divestitures.
Table A – Financial Summary
US$m
Sales
EBIT
Profit Attributable
EPS (US¢)
Dividend (US¢)
FY18
Continuing
Discontinued
1,489.8
157.8
138.8
96.5
45.5
57.7
399.2
345.5
240.3
–
Group
1,547.5
557.0
484.3
336.8
45.5
FY19
Continuing
Discontinued
1,499.0
157.3
111.7
82.6
46.75
–
–
–
–
–
Group
1,499.0
157.3
111.7
82.6
46.75
Table B – Summary of Adjustments to the Statutory Income Statement
US$m
Consolidated Group
Less – Gain on sale
of Sexual Wellness GBU*
Less – Sexual Wellness
trading income
Continuing Operations
Add back – Transformation
Costs
Exclude – Major non-cash,
non-recurring Items:
Estimated useful life change
of development costs
Deferred tax revaluation
–
–
–
Adjusted income
1,489.8
* Sale completed September 2017.
FY18
FY19
Sales
1,547.5
Profit
Attributable
484.3
EBIT
557.0
EPS
(cents)
336.8¢
–
(398.2)
(344.8)
(239.8)¢
(57.7)
1,489.8
(1.0)
157.8
(0.7)
138.8
(0.5)¢
96.5¢
Sales
1,499.0
–
–
Profit
Attributable
111.7
EBIT
157.3
EPS
(cents)
82.6¢
–
–
–
–
–
–
1,499.0
157.3
111.7
82.6¢
24.1
18.7
13.0¢
11.2
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193.1
7.9
(18.7)
146.7
5.5¢
(13.0)¢
102.0¢
–
–
–
45.5
39.2
28.9¢
–
–
–
–
–
–
1,499.0
202.8
150.9
111.5¢
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Ansell Limited – Annual Report 2019Our Performance continued
Table C – FY18 and FY19 Income Statement
Excluding Adjustments
US$m
Sales
GPADE
SG&A
EBIT
Net interest
Taxes
Minority interests
Profit Attributable
FY18
Adjusted
1,489.8
FY19
Adjusted
1,499.0
517.7
(324.6)
193.1
(12.5)
(32.1)
(1.8)
146.7
514.1
(311.3)
202.8
(13.6)
(36.9)
(1.4)
150.9
Group Sales Commentary1
Sales growth momentum slowed during the year, with sales up
1.9%. While the Healthcare GBU (HGBU) business growth of 4.0%
was within our target range of 3% to 5% per annum, the Industrial
GBU (IGBU) business declined 0.4% in soft market conditions in
the Eurozone and elsewhere.
The HGBU business saw growth in both emerging and mature
markets with significant growth coming from synthetic surgicals,
clean room products and the exam glove range.
The IGBU business was significantly impacted by declining demand
in the European automotive sector as regulatory changes impacted
car manufacturers. Furthermore, there is early evidence of a
slowdown in the US economy stemming from the trade sanctions
being implemented between the US and China.
Overall we continue to see the benefits of our channel partnerships
(up 4.2%), emerging markets (up 4.9%) and new product sales
with our HyFlex® INTERCEPT™, MICROFLEX® global expansion
and the triple-layer Chem3™ initiatives all delivering pleasing
results. Ultimately, these positives were offset by macro-economic
conditions affecting our IGBU business, which are discussed in
greater detail later in the Report.
Group EBIT Commentary
While sales growth was subdued by the issues affecting the IGBU
business, we saw a strong increase in EBIT (up 5% and up 4.4%
on a constant currency basis).
GPADE2 margins of 34.3% were just below the prior year of 34.7%.
While suppressed during the first half of FY19 due to raw material
pricing, margins improved by 280 basis points in the second half
due to a combination of price increases, some easing of raw
material cost pressures and Transformation benefits flowing
through our manufacturing facilities.
Overall we continue to see the benefits of
our channel partnerships (up 4.2%), emerging
markets (up 4.9%) and new product sales
with our HyFlex® INTERCEPT™, MICROFLEX®
global expansion and the triple-layer Chem3™
initiatives all delivering pleasing results.
Discretionary expenditures were well controlled during the second
half and with Transformation benefits also flowing through, our
SG&A expenses were well below the prior year, which combined
with the higher sales to deliver a strong EBIT result.
Transformation Program
During FY18, the Group announced a multi-year Transformation
Program to more sharply focus on ongoing business activities
following the Sexual Wellness divestiture. With an estimated
cost of between $60m to $80m of expenses and a further $38m
of capital expenditure, the Group expected significant savings
to flow through to the results via SG&A cost reductions and
also from manufacturing and supply chain efficiencies.
Following the expenditure of $24.1m in FY18, the Group incurred
a further $45.5m of costs during FY19 to bring the cumulative
expenses to $69.6m. The major component of the expenditure
during FY19 related to the closure of our factories in Mexico
and South Korea and a further $38m capital expenditure on
ensuring expansion in Vietnam, Sri Lanka and Thailand.
CEO succession was also included within the Transformation
category as the Board undertook a rigorous process of evaluating
the internal CEO candidates, resulting in a number of executive
level changes being implemented – see the Remuneration Report
for further details.
1. All growth rates are based on organic growth, which is year over year growth on a constant currency basis and excluding acquisitions and divestitures.
2. GPADE means Gross Profit after distribution expenses. Gross Profit means sales less cost of goods sold.
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Ansell Limited – Annual Report 2019Borrowing Costs and Taxes
Net interest costs were up 9% to $13.6m due mainly to higher
year on year debt levels. While cash flow generation was again
very strong, the Group’s net debt position increased due to
the significant outlays for the share buy-back ($176m up 91%)
and the Transformation Program ($31m cash costs up 65%).
Furthermore, the Group also spent $75m in acquisition
expenditures in the second half.
Taxation expense of $36.9m reflected an effective tax rate of
19.5%, which was above the prior year rate of 17.8%. The increase
in the effective tax rate was due partly to the recognition of a
deferred tax asset relating to German taxation losses in FY18.
Cash Flow Commentary
Net Cash Flow From Operating Activities
The Group generated $188.9m of net cash inflow from its operating
activities, which was up significantly on the $153.6m the previous
year. However, in keeping with previous commentary, the cash
flow needs to be normalised for the Sexual Wellness business
trading activities (FY18) and cash Transformation costs across
the two years as per the table below:
Net cash inflow from
operating activities
FY18
FY19 % Change
153.6
188.9
23.0%
Less – Sexual Wellness business
Add – Transformation cash costs
(8.8)
19.0
31.4
Net cash inflow from operating
activities excluding
Sexual Wellness and
Transformation impacts
163.8
220.3
34.5%
1. Working capital is summarised in Note 7 of the financial statements.
The year on year improvement of $56.5m is due mainly to a
combination of working capital management and lower tax
payments in FY19.
Working Capital1
Although working capital balances at June 2019 are higher than
those at June 2018, after excluding the business acquisition effects
of $11m and other non-cash impacts, the underlying working
capital levels fell – contributing $9.6m to operating cash flow.
The June 2019 stock balance has been temporarily built up due
to the Transformation Program. Management was incentivised
to reduce inventory significantly this year after the plant closures
had occurred, but were unable to achieve this target as sales
momentum slowed.
Net Cash Provided By/(Used In) Investing Activities
Ansell invested $123.7m cash in FY19 as compared to $476.8m
cash generated from its investing activities in FY18, which resulted
primarily from the sale of the Sexual Wellness business last year.
Approximately $80m of the FY19 spend relates to acquisition and
disposal initiatives, with $69.1m relating to the the Ringers Gloves
acquisition. Capital expenditure was $43.6m, which mainly related
to outlays in our Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam
manufacturing facilities. These initiatives included new dipping
lines, site expansion initiatives and biomass boilers intended
to support our growth targets.
Cash Used In Financing Activities
After excluding the impact of the $170.9m repayment of
borrowings, the net cash used in financing activities increased
by $83.7m due mainly to the higher payments for Ansell’s
ongoing share buy-back (up $88.8m). During the year Ansell
spent $176.0m in acquiring 10.1m Ansell Limited shares under
the Group’s share buy-back program. A further $5.1m was spent
to acquire shares to settle the Performance Share Rights that
vested pursuant to the FY16 LTI Plan.
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Ansell Limited – Annual Report 2019Industrial Global Business Unit
The Industrial GBU manufactures and markets high-performance hand and body protection
solutions for a wide range of industrial applications. Ansell protects workers in almost every
industry, including automotive, chemical, metal fabrication, machinery and equipment, food,
construction, mining, oil & gas and first responders.
Sales from Growth Brands now account for 70% of IGBU sales
#1 Global Brand
Approaching $300m
8.3% Growth
Surpassed $120m Sales
28.5% Growth
Achieved in FY19
Financial Summary
US$m
Sales
EBIT2
% EBIT/sales
FY18
FY19 % Change
CC%1
$715.5m
$86.9m
12.1%
$703.7m
$98.7m
14.0%
(1.6)%
+13.6%
+1.5%
+12.3%
1. CC refers to adjusted constant currency as described on page 3 of this Report.
2. EBIT excludes the impact of restructuring and transformation costs
(FY18: $11.6m, FY19: $34.1m) and the change in accounting treatment
for development costs of $7.3m in FY18.
Sales Performance
Sales were up 1.5% on a constant currency basis, but declined
slightly (down 0.4%) after normalising for acquisitions. Our two
largest markets either declined (EMEA) or slowed (North America),
while our smaller Asia Pacific and Latin America regions grew
strongly. Emerging markets growth was 3.7%, with pleasing
second half results in Russia and Brazil.
Organic Constant Currency Growth (-0.4%)
13.0
19.4
(22.1)
(22.1)
715.5
706.4
703.7
FY18
FX
Acquired
FY18
Pro-forma
Growth
Brands
All Other
FY19
Portfolio Highlights
• The flagship HyFlex® brand continues to bring best-in-class,
innovative solutions to users in need of protection against
mechanical risks, including high-performance cut resistant
gloves with INTERCEPT™ Technology. Unfortunately, demand
for HyFlex® was impacted by a challenging environment in the
European automotive sector and growth was a modest 1.8%.
• EDGE®, which is targeted towards emerging markets, grew
very strongly (up 28.5%), while our INTERCEPT™ and FORTIX™
technology platforms continue to expand via our new product
development initiatives.
• Our AlphaTec® range grew 8.3% and our clothing range
grew 3.1%; however, our chemical range fell 1% overall.
Two significant drivers of this decline included the temporary
customer destocking on retail household gloves, and volume
reductions in low-end chemical gloves.
EBIT Performance
While sales performance was slightly down, EBIT growth was
very strong primarily driven by the Transformation Program,
which saw production shift from Mexico and Korea into lower-
cost locations. Gross profit margins improved by 190 basis points
during the year as a result. Furthermore, discretionary
expenditures were curtailed in the second half of the year when
it became apparent that sales momentum was not as strong
as targeted levels. Management is looking forward to growing
sales more strongly while maintaining or improving EBIT margins.
Brands
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Ansell Limited – Annual Report 2019Our Industrial GBU
Safer.
Our industrial solutions and services provide
a safer workplace for our customer, improving
performance and reducing the risk of injury
in multi-risk environments.
Smarter.
Our market-leading regulatory know-how, focus
on innovation and extensive product portfolio
keep us ahead of the competition.
Stronger.
Safety solutions providing superior protection,
such as our INTERCEPT™ Technology, which
delivers highest levels of cut protection for
laceration risks across multiple applications
and risk environments.
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Ansell Limited – Annual Report 2019Healthcare Global Business Unit
The Healthcare GBU manufactures and markets innovative solutions for a wide range of
customers, including hospitals, surgical centres, dental offices, veterinary clinics, first responders,
manufacturers, auto repair shops, chemical plants, laboratories, and pharmaceutical companies.
The portfolio includes surgical gloves, single use and examination gloves, clean and sterile
gloves and garments, and consumables used by healthcare, life sciences and industrial workers.
Sales from Growth Brands now account for 78% of HGBU sales
7.0% Growth
Surgical synthetic products
16.9% Growth
Life Sciences
11.1% Growth
Portfolio Highlights
• Surgical and Healthcare safety solutions grew 3.4% with strong
sales growth coming from Surgical synthetic products (up 16.9%).
• Life Sciences products continued to grow strongly (up 11.1%)
on the back of recent acquisitions of Nitritex and
gammaSUPPLIES. The BioClean™ brand was up 12%.
• Sales of single use and exam products grew 3.4%, driven by solid
growth in sales for industrial applications of 5.2% and growth in
emerging markets.
EBIT Performance
Trading margins fell during the first half due to raw material
cost increases. While price increases were implemented during
the year, not all increases were able to be passed on. However,
margins improved in the second half of the year due to a
combination of price increases, improved sales mix and some
easing of raw material costs. Discretionary expenditure was well
controlled during the year.
Financial Summary
US$m
Sales
EBIT2
% EBIT/sales
FY18
FY19 % Change
$774.3m
$120.1m
15.5%
$795.3m
$115.3m
14.5%
+2.7%
(4.0)%
CC%1
+4.8%
(2.4)%
1. CC refers to adjusted constant currency as described on page 3 of this Report.
2. EBIT excludes the impact of transformation costs (FY18: $5.4m and FY19:
$3.1m) and the change in accounting treatment for development costs
of $3.9m in FY18.
Sales Performance
Organic sales growth3 of 4.0% was driven by strong growth
in emerging markets such as Mexico, India, Korea, China and
Russia, while higher new product sales also assisted growth
in mature markets.
Organic Constant Currency Growth (4.0%)
19.8
10.7
5.9
(15.4)
774.3
764.8
795.3
FY18
FX
Acquired
FY18
Pro-forma
Growth
Brands
All Other
FY19
3. Organic sales growth refers to constant currency sales growth after adjusting
for acquisitions and divestitures.
Brands
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Ansell Limited – Annual Report 2019Our Healthcare GBU
Safer.
For more than 125 years, we have been developing
new products and technologies to keep healthcare
professionals, patients, scientists and clean room
and general workers safe.
Smarter.
Our market leading regulatory know-how, our
clinical, technical and R&D experts and our focus
on innovation and customer needs ensure we
deliver high quality, functional and revolutionary
products to the industry.
Stronger.
We provide solutions and services for today
and tomorrow. Combining innovation, advanced
technologies and best in class manufacturing
and quality assurance practices, we are able
to offer a broad portfolio to meet constantly
evolving needs of our customers.
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Ansell Limited – Annual Report 2019Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability
A Responsible and Responsive Strategy
Better
Society
Better
Environment
Better
Business
Employees and
wider workforce
Community
Business ethics
Water
Energy and
carbon
Materials and
waste
• We care about our people and safety is our top priority
• We support our communities
• We play fair and conduct business ethically
• We use natural resources with care
• We work to continually lower our GHG emissions
• We respect the local environment
Customers
Suppliers
Investors
• We provide our customers with safety and productivity solutions
• We choose like-minded partners
• We reward investors
Ansell is committed to leading the Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE) industry in responsible human rights, environmental and
governance practices and acknowledges that sustainability
is vital to our business success.
Below provides a summary of some of the key sustainability topics
for FY19. Please refer to our standalone CSR & Sustainability Report
to be released in November 2019.
Employees and Wider Workforce
For 125 years, Ansell has delivered advanced protection solutions
to millions of people around the world. We are proud of our track
record in creating a safe working environment at Ansell and we
strive to promote and respect the rights and well-being of all
workers. As announced earlier this year, given the increased
scrutiny of labour practices in our industry, Ansell committed to
a comprehensive review of labour standards in our facilities and
those in our supply chain. This review is now complete, and we
have concluded that we now have standards appropriate to
ensure the health and safety of our people and for those working
in our supply chain.
As a responsible business with high standards for business ethics
and values, Ansell is committed to operating in accordance with
all applicable national laws as a minimum and will apply more
stringent working conditions in circumstances where national
standards do not meet the company’s health and safety standards.
Ansell aligns with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and
Human Rights (as well as the ILO core conventions) and respects
human rights as set out in the Universal Declaration of Human
Rights. Ansell’s commitment to respecting human rights extends
to its supply chains and we seek to engage with suppliers and
contractors who aspire to do the same.
Ansell has a unique geographic manufacturing footprint, with
major activities in many countries with different workforce
standards and cultures, each with different approaches and
methods for regulation. We have reviewed our practices against
several highly detailed universal standards proposed by public
interest groups and have concluded that a one size fits all
approach is neither desirable nor practical when taking into
account the various issues and stakeholder views that require
consideration. Ansell will evaluate, on an ongoing and case-by-case
basis, whether implementing any additional requirements on work
practices would be prudent in light of concerns for worker safety.
During our review we came to a new appreciation of just how
difficult and complex the process of managing working hours can
be at some of our manufacturing sites. Despite the best intentions
and having clear policies and guidelines in place, many variables
and complications – ranging from changing shift patterns and the
deployment of temporary workers, to absenteeism and employee
turnover – make it very challenging for our plant management
and supervisors to manage the more than 60,000 work-hour
events which occur (on average) each week across our production
sites. The outcome of the review is that we have re-affirmed a
clear standard of full compliance with applicable local national
laws and standards.
Many of Ansell’s production workers expect to receive high levels
of overtime, looking to maximise their work hours as much as
possible over short periods – and in the case of migrant workers,
to maximise earnings during their time spent away from home.
Adherence to rest day requirements and overtime limitations
often cause employees to look instead for work at other local
companies who will offer them additional overtime (without rest
days) despite the existing but sometimes unenforced regulations.
Also, some of Ansell’s production sites are in geographies where
labour markets are booming and competition for workers is high.
In response to these challenges, Ansell offers competitive
compensation and an attractive work environment to retain
employees and to recruit and attract a dependable workforce.
We have already hired several hundred additional workers across
key sites (including in Sri Lanka and Vietnam) – to preemptively
ensure compliance with requirements and limitations as we
have increased production loads at expansion locations in line
with our planned Transformation Program. We have implemented
tracking tools to monitor compliance (including the use of card,
finger or face scanning to capture worker attendance and
automated time-clock systems in most sites). Also, we have
instituted manager and supervisor training, with a further view
towards developing and implementing additional tools and
technologies to enable improved ‘real-time’ shift and personnel
planning and decision-making to minimise and prevent mistakes.
Our learnings from the highly publicised audit failures of
key suppliers in the glove manufacturing industry have led
us to mandate third party independent audits of our suppliers
within this challenged industry segment. Where such audits
have identified non-compliance with law, we have amplified
pressure for corrective action and will continue to audit suppliers
in our supply chain until compliance is achieved and at regular
intervals thereafter.
We believe we have made and are making further progress and
are facing up to our responsibility to ensure that human rights
are preserved and enhanced through sustainable and ethical
business practices.
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Ansell Limited – Annual Report 2019Environment
As a leader in its industry, Ansell recognises the obligation to
operate more efficiently, protecting resources and communities
through strategic environmental management. We understand
that companies that fail to adequately manage environmental
risk issues – from climate change and energy, to fresh water
management, pollution and waste – may face increasing
pressure on not only their social licence to operate, but their
ability to continue to generate strong financial returns.
We understand that the bar of leading practice in environmental
sustainability management in general – and climate change risk
management and disclosure in particular – continues to rise.
We will continue to work to raise our own ambition accordingly,
and to ensure our ambition for business growth goes hand in
hand with improvement in environmental performance.
In FY18, Ansell set environmental commitments and targets
to advance its sustainability vision. These goals are:
GHG Emissions
Energy
Water
Waste
Goals:
25% of Scope 1 (direct) and Scope 2
(indirect) emissions, in tonnes of
CO2– equivalent/$M production value,
below FY16 baseline by end of FY25.
Continuous improvement
and reduction of
energy usage.
15% reduction in water usage,
measured in m3/$M production
value, below the FY16 baseline by
the end of FY25.
Zero waste to landfill
by the end of FY23.
Refer to our 2019 CSR & Sustainability Report, to be released in November 2019, for details of our progress in FY19 against these goals.
Climate Risk
In FY19, we commenced our journey to assess and disclose our
material climate change-related financial risks in accordance
with the Recommendations of the Taskforce on Climate-Related
Disclosures (TCFD). We formalised this commitment by joining
the growing list of leading companies to register their support
of the Recommendations with the TCFD in Q4.
We are pleased to provide our inaugural disclosure with regard
to the Recommendations of the TCFD in this Annual Report.
Our approach to climate change is overseen at board level,
by the board’s CSR & Risk Committee. The Committee is supported
by our executive CSR & Sustainability Council (whose members
include the CEO, CFO, General Counsel, CHRO and Head of
Operations), who have responsibility for the development and
operational implementation of Ansell’s strategic approach
to climate-related risks and opportunities.
We understand that climate change may have both physical and
economic transition impacts which, if left unaddressed, may
present both financial risks and missed opportunities. In
responding to these challenges, we have prioritised initiatives
including country-level physical risk assessments in 27 key
countries in which we operate, and the building of economic
resilience via quantified targets to reduce our own scope 1 and 2
emissions footprint. We have continued to progress and refine
our strategic approach to the identification, management
and disclosure of climate-related risks in FY19, including:
• commencing our TCFD reporting journey, and formally
registering Ansell as a supporter of the Recommendations
of the TCFD;
• participating in the CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project)
climate and water environmental stewardship assessment
process (our second year).
These initiatives are not at the limits of our ambition. We understand
that our climate change strategy and risk management must be
dynamic, and continually improve. In future, we intend to reflect
upon the insights from our initiatives to date to review and
strengthen our approach to both physical and economic
transition risk analysis and management. The outputs of that
review will be consolidated and formalised within a dedicated
Climate Change Policy, to provide a framework guide for our
climate risk strategy and risk management into the future.
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Ansell Limited – Annual Report 2019Board of Directors
Glenn L L Barnes
Chairman
B Ag Sc (Melb), CPM, FAMI,
FAICD, SF Fin, FRSA
Based in Sydney, Australia
Appointed Non-executive
Director in September
2005 and Chairman in
October 2012.
Chair of the Governance
Committee and member
of the Human Resources
Committee and the M&A
Sub-Committee.
Current Directorships:
Non-executive Director
of Stronghold Pty Ltd, and
Barnes Investments Pty Ltd.
Mr Barnes has over 20 years
of governance experience in
banking and financial
services, business
information, healthcare,
consumer goods and the
not-for-profit sector. He was
involved in the packaged
goods, banking and financial
services sectors for over
30 years, as an executive,
business leader and Director
in Australia, New Zealand,
the UK, the US, the Republic
of Ireland, Japan and China.
The Board considers
Glenn Barnes to be an
independent Director.
Magnus R Nicolin
Managing Director
And Chief Executive
Officer
BA (Stockholm), MBA (Wharton)
Based in Brussels, Belgium
Appointed Managing
Director and Chief Executive
Officer in March 2010.
Current Directorships:
Non-executive Director
of FAM AB.
Prior to joining Ansell, Mr
Nicolin, a Swedish citizen,
spent three years with
Newell Rubbermaid Inc.,
most recently as President,
Europe, Middle East, Africa
and Asia Pacific. Prior to that
he spent seven years with
Esselte Business Systems Inc,
where in 2002 he led the
leveraged buy-out of Esselte
from the Stockholm and
London Stock Exchanges.
Following the buy-out he
became the Chief Executive
Officer of Esselte. Mr Nicolin
has also held senior
management positions with
Bayer AG, Pitney Bowes and
McKinsey & Company.
As an Executive Director,
Magnus Nicolin is not an
independent Director.
John A Bevan
Deputy Chairman
BCom (UNSW)
Based in Sydney, Australia
Appointed Non-executive
Director in August 2012
and Deputy Chairman in
February 2017.
Member of the Human
Resources Committee and
Governance Committee
and Chair of the M&A
Sub-Committee.
Current Directorships:
Chairman of BlueScope Steel
Limited (2014 to present),
Non-executive Director of
Humpty Dumpty Foundation
(2017 to present) and Alumina
Limited (2018 to present).
Former Directorships:
Non-executive Director of
Nuplex Industries Limited
(2015 – 2016), Executive
Director of Alumina Limited
(2008 – 2014).
Mr Bevan was formerly the
Chief Executive Officer and
Executive Director of
Alumina Limited and brings
to the Board extensive
international business
experience. Prior to joining
Alumina Limited, he had a
long career with the BOC
Group Plc, where he was
a member of the Board
of Directors and held a
variety of senior
management positions in
Australia, Korea, Thailand,
Singapore and the UK.
The Board considers
John Bevan to be an
independent Director.
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Marissa T Peterson
Non-executive
Director
BSc (MECH), MBA (Harvard),
Hon Doctorate (MGMT)
Based in California, USA
Leslie A Desjardins
Non-executive
Director
B. Industrial Admin,
Finance (Kettering),
MS. Management (MIT)
Based in South Carolina, USA
Appointed Non-executive
Director in August 2006.
Appointed Non-executive
Director in November 2015.
Chair of the Audit and
Compliance Committee and
member of the CSR & Risk
Committee and the M&A
Sub-Committee.
Current Directorships:
Director and Audit
Committee Chair of Terry
Fox Cancer Foundation
(2018 to present).
Former Directorships:
Director of Aptar Group
(2012-2015).
Mrs Desjardins is a former
international finance
executive with experience
in business performance
and growth. Mrs Desjardins
was formerly the Chief
Financial Officer of Amcor
Limited. Prior to Amcor,
she held executive roles at
General Motors Corporation,
in Canada, the US and
Australia, including Chief
Financial Officer GM Holden,
Controller for GM North
America, and Finance Director
for GM’s manufacturing
facilities in North America.
Mrs Desjardins has extensive
experience in finance, M&A,
strategy, government
relations and global
operations.
The Board considers
Leslie Desjardins to be
an independent Director.
Chair of the Human
Resources Committee
and member of the Audit
& Compliance Committee.
Current Directorships:
Director of Humana Inc.
(2008 to present).
Former Directorships:
Chair of Oclaro Inc.
(2011 to 2018).
Mrs Peterson currently runs
Mission Peak Executive
Consulting, an executive
coaching and consulting
firm specialising in helping
develop, grow and scale
leaders in the high technology
space. Mrs Peterson retired
from full-time executive roles
in 2006, having spent 18 years
with Sun Microsystems with
an unprecedented legacy of
concurrently leading some
of Sun’s largest and most
effective organisations:
as Executive Vice President
of Services, Executive Vice
President of Worldwide
Operations, and as Chief
Customer Advocate. She has
extensive experience in
supply chain management,
manufacturing and quality,
logistics, information
technologies, customer
advocacy and leadership
development. Among her
awards are Women Inc’s
Most Influential Corporate
Director, Silicon Valley
Tribute to Women in Industry,
National Association of
Corporate Directors
Leadership Fellow, Filipinas
Magazine Corporate Leader of
the Year, National Co-op Hall
of Fame, and the Excellence
in Science and Engineering
Award from the Philippine
Development Forum.
The Board considers
Marissa Peterson to be
an independent Director.
Ansell Limited – Annual Report 2019W Peter Day
Non-executive
Director
LLB (Hons), MBA (Monash),
FCPA, FCA, FAICD
Based in Melbourne, Australia
Christina M Stercken
Non-executive
Director
BEcon & MEcon (Univ.
of Bonn), EMBA (Duke)
Based in Munich, Germany
William G Reilly
Non-executive
Director
BA (Fairfield), J.D (Seton Hall)
Based in New Jersey, USA
Christine Y Yan
Non-executive
Director
BS (Mech. Eng) (Shandong),
MSc, (Mech. Eng) (Wayne
State), MBA (Michigan)
Based in Connecticut, USA
Appointed Non-executive
Director in August 2007.
Appointed Non-executive
Director in October 2017.
Appointed Non-executive
Director in October 2017.
Appointed Non-executive
Director in April 2019.
Chair of the CSR & Risk
Committee and member
of the Audit and Compliance
Committee and the
Governance Committee.
Current Directorships:
Chairman of Alumina Limited
(2018 to present, Director
since 2014), and Chairman
of Australian Unity
Investment Real Estate
Limited (2015 to present).
Former Directorships:
Boart Longyear Limited
(2014 – 2017), SAI Global
Limited (2008 – 2016),
Orbital Corporation Limited
(2007 – 2014), Centro Retail
and Federation Centres
(2009 – 2014).
Mr Day was formerly Chief
Financial Officer of Amcor
Limited for seven years, and
Chief Financial Officer and
Executive Director Finance
of Bonlac Foods Limited.
He also has held senior office
and executive positions in
the Australian Securities
and Investments Commission
(Deputy Chair), Rio Tinto,
CRA and Comalco. He is
also involved with disability
services and education
initiatives. He has a
background in finance
and general management
across diverse and
international industries.
The Board considers
Peter Day to be an
independent Director.
Member of the Audit &
Compliance Committee, the
CSR & Risk Committee and
the M&A Sub-Committee.
Member of the CSR & Risk
Committee, the Human
Resources Committee and
the Governance Committee.
Member of the Audit &
Compliance Committee
and the Human Resources
Committee.
Current Directorships:
Ascom Holding AG, Landis
& Gyr Group AG, Myanmar
Foundation (Vice Chairman).
Mrs Stercken was a partner
at Euro Asia Consulting
PartG (EAC) until the end
of 2017. In this function,
Mrs Stercken helped
customers in machinery,
automotive, chemical,
healthcare and infrastructure
industries in strategy, M&A
and operational excellence
in growth markets. Before
joining EAC, Mrs Stercken
served as Managing Director
Corporate Finance M&A of
Siemens AG. Among other
management positions within
Siemens AG, she was
responsible for the Siemens
Task Force China and Head
of Public Sector Business Unit
at Siemens Business Services.
Mrs Stercken started her
career in Marketing at
BMW Pty. Ltd, South Africa.
Mrs Stercken brings a broad
range of competencies
relevant to Ansell’s
strategies, including M&A,
broad industry background
and business building in
developing markets. In her
function as Vice Chairman
of Myanmar Foundation,
Munich, Mrs Stercken
supports social projects
in Myanmar.
The Board considers
Christina Stercken to be
an independent Director.
Mr Reilly has over 35 years’
experience as an in-house
lawyer. Mr Reilly was
appointed as General
Counsel of Ansell Healthcare
in 2000 when it was a
division of Pacific Dunlop
Limited, subsequently
becoming General Counsel
of Ansell Limited in 2002.
Mr Reilly has served with
three Chief Executive
Officers and has played
pivotal roles leading many
of Ansell’s corporate
strategic and legal initiatives,
including M&A, litigation and
the successful intellectual
property strategy. He has
also overseen the Global
Compliance and Risk
functions, acted as interim
head of Human Resources,
leader of the Regulatory
function and joint Company
Secretary. Prior to joining
Ansell, Mr Reilly held senior
legal positions at C. R. Bard,
Inc., The Hertz Corporation
and McKesson Corporation.
In 2016, Mr Reilly was named
on the Financial Times first
ever Global GC 30 List.
As a recently retired
executive, William Reilly is
not an independent Director.
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Current Directorships:
Non-executive Director of
Cabot Corporation (2019
to present), Non-executive
Director of ON Semiconductor
Corporation (2018 to present),
Non-executive Director of
Modline Manufacturing
Company Inc. (2014 to
present).
Ms Yan is an experienced
executive who has had a
distinguished career at
Stanley Black & Decker.
Ms Yan has held senior
management positions
in both the US and China,
including Vice President
of Sales and Marketing for
North America Automotive,
President of the Global
Automotive Division,
President of Americas for
the Engineered Fastening
division, President of Stanley
Storage and Workspace
Systems and more recently,
President of Asia and Vice
President of Integration.
Ms Yan brings a broad range
of general management
experience across different
geographies, as well as
experience in innovation,
business development, sales,
digital transformation and
marketing in the business-to-
business industry.
The Board considers
Christine Yan to be an
independent Director.
Ansell Limited – Annual Report 2019Executive Leadership Team
Magnus Nicolin
Managing Director and
Chief Executive Officer
BA, MBA
Based in Brussels, Belgium
Zubair Javeed
Chief Financial Officer
BA (Hons), ACMA, AMCT
Based in Brussels, Belgium
Neil Salmon
President, IGBU
BA, ACMA
Based in Brussels, Belgium
Darryl Nazareth
President, HGBU
BS, MS, MBA
Based in New Jersey, USA
Francois le Jeune
Senior Vice President –
Business Development,
Transformation and
Corporate Marketing
BS, MS, MBA
Based in Brussels, Belgium
Renae Leary
Chief Commercial Officer –
Americas
BA, MCom
Based in New Jersey, USA
Rikard Froberg
Chief Commercial Officer –
EMEA & APAC
MS, MA
Based in Brussels, Belgium
Michael Gilleece
Corporate General Counsel
BA, JD
Based in New Jersey, USA
Amanda Manzoni
Chief Human Resources
Officer
BS
Based in Brussels, Belgium
Peter Dobbelsteijn
Senior Vice President –
Global Supply Chain
BMkt
Based in Brussels, Belgium
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Ansell Limited – Annual Report 2019John Marsden
Senior Vice President –
Global Operations and R&D
MEng
Based in Cyberjaya, Malaysia
Giri Peddinti
Global Chief Information
Officer
BE, MBA
Based in New Jersey, USA
Jocelyn Petersen
Vice President, Global FP&A,
Treasury & Investor Relations
BS, CPA
Based in Melbourne, Australia
Sean Sweeney
SBU Vice President & GM,
IGBU Mechanical Solutions
BA, MT
Based in New Jersey, USA
Paul Bryce
SBU Vice President & GM,
IGBU Chemical Solutions
Based in Hull, United Kingdom
Frederic Guyonneau
SBU Vice President & GM,
HGBU Life Sciences
MA Econ, MBA
Based in New Jersey, USA
Augusto Accorsi
SBU Vice President & GM,
HGBU Exam & Single Use
MBA
Based in New Jersey, USA
Angie Phillips
SBU Vice President & GM,
HGBU Surgical & HSS
BA, MT
Based in New Jersey, USA
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Ansell Limited – Annual Report 2019Report by the Directors
This Report by the Directors of Ansell Limited (‘the Company’) is made for the year ended 30 June 2019. The information set out below
is to be read in conjunction with:
• Operating Financial Review appearing on pages 12 to 21;
• Remuneration Report appearing on pages 39 to 64; and
• Notes 20 and 21 to the financial statements accompanying this Report.
Directors and Secretary
The names and details of each person who has been a Director of the Company during or since the end of the financial year are:
• Glenn L L Barnes (Chairman)1
• Magnus R Nicolin (Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer)
• John A Bevan (Deputy Chairman)
• Ronald J S Bell2
• W Peter Day
• Leslie A Desjardins
• Marissa T Peterson
• William G Reilly
• Christina M Stercken
• Christine Y Yan3
1. Will retire from the Board on 14 November 2019.
2. Retired from the Board on 18 October 2018.
3. Appointed to the Board on 1 April 2019.
Particulars of the qualifications, experience and special responsibilities of each Director, as at the date of this Report, and of their other
directorships, are set out on pages 24 and 25.
Details of meetings of the Company’s Directors (including meetings of Board Committees) and each Director’s attendance are set out
on page 30.
The Company Secretary is Catherine Stribley, B.Com/LLB (Hons), FGIA, and she was appointed as Company Secretary in April 2017.
Ms Stribley first joined the Company in 2010 and has held legal positions in both Australia and the US, including Senior Counsel
and Senior Counsel, IP.
Principal Activities
The activities of Ansell Limited and its subsidiaries (‘the Group’) principally involve the development, manufacturing and sourcing,
distribution and sale of gloves and protective personal equipment in the industrial and medical end markets. Ansell operates in two
main business segments, Industrial and Healthcare.
Board Areas of Focus
This year the Board and its Committees have undertaken key strategic, governance and oversight activities. The key areas of focus
for the Board during FY19 were:
Company
strategy &
performance
Oversight of the
Transformation
Program
Board &
management
succession
Oversight
of capital
management
initiatives
Risk
management,
governance &
compliance
Corporate social
responsibility &
sustainability
External review
of Board
performance
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Ansell Limited – Annual Report 2019Operating and Financial Review
The Operating and Financial Review for the Group for the financial year is set out on pages 12 to 21, and forms part of this Report.
State of Affairs
During the year the Group continued to progress the strategies that have been identified to accelerate growth and create
increased shareholder value. The Operating and Financial Review provides additional information on the Group’s growth strategies.
Other than set out in the Operating and Financial Review, no significant changes occurred in the state of affairs of the Group during
the financial year.
Likely Developments
Likely developments in the operations of the Group are referred to on pages 13 and 14. In the opinion of the Directors, the disclosure
of any further information about likely developments in the operations of the Group has not been included in the Report because
disclosure of this information would likely result in unreasonable prejudice to the Group.
Significant Events Since Balance Date
The Directors are not aware of any significant matters or circumstances that have arisen since the end of the financial year that have
affected or may affect the operations of the Group, the results of those operations or the state of affairs of the Group in subsequent
financial years.
Performance in Relation to Environmental Regulations
Group entities are subject to environmental regulation in the jurisdictions in which they operate. The Group has risk management
programs in place to address the requirements of the various regulations. From time to time, Group entities receive notices from
relevant authorities pursuant to local environmental legislation. Ansell works to evaluate each environment issue within a framework
of optimal management. On receiving such notices, the Group evaluates potential remediation or other options, associated costs
relating to the matters raised and, where appropriate, makes provision for such costs. The Directors are not aware of any material
breaches of Australian or international environmental regulations during the year.
The Board monitors compliance with the Group’s environmental policies and practices and believes that any outstanding
environmental issues are well understood and are being actively managed. At the date of this Report, any costs associated with
remediation or changes to comply with regulations in the jurisdictions in which Group entities operate are not considered material.
Dividends and Share Issue
The final dividend of US25.00 cents per share (unfranked) in respect of the year ended 30 June 2018 was paid to shareholders on
13 September 2018. An interim dividend of US20.75 cents per share (unfranked) in respect of the half-year ended 31 December 2018
was paid to shareholders on 14 March 2019. A final dividend of US26.00 cents per share (unfranked) in respect of the year ended
30 June 2019 is payable on 5 September 2019 to shareholders registered on 19 August 2019. The financial effect of this dividend has
not been brought to account in the financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2019 and will be recognised in subsequent financial
reports. On 23 January 2019 the Company issued 5,000 shares in respect of the conversion of partly paid shares to fully paid shares
under the Executive Share Plan. On 13 September 2018, the Company issued 74,029 shares under its Dividend Reinvestment Plan.
On 14 March 2019, the Company issued 58,845 shares under its Dividend Reinvestment Plan. There are no unissued shares under
option at the date of this Report.
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Interests in the Shares of the Company
The relevant interests of each Director in the share capital of the Company, as at the date of this Report, as notified to ASX Limited
pursuant to the Listing Rules and Section 205G of the Corporations Act 2001, were:
G L L Barnes
J A Bevan
R J S Bell1
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M T Peterson
W G Reilly
C M Stercken
C Y Yan2
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1. Retired from the Board on 18 October 2018.
2. Appointed to the Board on 1 April 2019.
^ Beneficially held in own name or in the name of a trust, nominee company or private company.
Directors’ Meetings
The following table sets out the number of Directors’ meetings (including meetings of Board Committees) held during the financial
year and the number of meetings attended by each Director.
Board
Audit and Compliance
Committee
CSR & Risk
Committee9
Human Resources
Committee
Governance
Committee
Held
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Held
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G L L Barnes
R J S Bell 1
J A Bevan 2
W P Day 3,4
L Desjardins 5
M T Peterson6
W G Reilly 7
C M Stercken
C Y Yan8
M R Nicolin
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Attended – Indicates the number of meetings attended during the period that each Director was a member of the Board or Committee.
1. Retired from the Board on 18 October 2018.
2. In preparation for his transition to Chairman of the Ansell Limited Board after the 2019 Annual General Meeting (AGM), Mr Bevan stepped down as a member
of the Audit & Compliance Committee, effective 18 October 2018.
3. Mr Day stepped down as the Chair of the Audit & Compliance Committee (but remained a member of the Audit & Compliance Committee) and was appointed
the Chair of the CSR & Risk Committee, effective 18 October 2018.
4. Mr Day was appointed as a member of the Governance Committee, effective 9 April 2019.
5. Mrs Desjardins was appointed the Chair of the Audit & Compliance Committee and a member of the CSR & Risk Committee and stepped down as a member
of the Human Resources Committee and the Governance Committee, effective 18 October 2018.
6. Mrs Peterson was appointed as a member of the Audit & Compliance Committee and stepped down as a member of the CSR & Risk Committee, effective
18 October 2018.
7. Mr Reilly was appointed as a member of the Human Resource Committee and the Governance Committee, effective 18 October 2018.
8. Ms Yan was appointed to the Board on 1 April 2019 and is a member of the Audit & Compliance Committee and the Human Resources Committee.
9. In August 2018, the Board resolved to widen the brief of the Risk Committee and renamed it the CSR & Risk Committee.
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all Directors in FY19. In June 2016, the Board resolved to form a sub-committee of the Board to review M&A and divestment
opportunities – including related business transformation. This sub-committee is currently led by Mr John Bevan and comprised
of Mr Glenn Barnes, Mrs Leslie Desjardins and Mrs Christina Stercken. The sub-committee met three times during FY19. All M&A
Sub-Committee meetings are excluded from the number of meetings noted above.
In May 2017, the Board resolved to form a sub-committee of the Board to make recommendations on share buy-backs and
the dividend policy. This sub-committee is currently led by Mr Glenn Barnes and comprised of Mr John Bevan and Mr Peter Day.
The sub-committee met two times during FY19. All Share Buy-back Sub-Committee meetings are excluded from the number
of meetings noted above.
Indemnity
Upon their appointment to the Board, each Director enters into a Deed of Access, Indemnity and Insurance with the Group. These Deeds
provide for indemnification of the Directors to the maximum extent permitted under law. They do not indemnify for any liability
involving a lack of good faith. No Director or officer of the Group has received the benefit of an indemnity from the Group during
or since the end of the 2019 fiscal year. Rule 61 of Ansell’s Constitution also provides an indemnity in favour of officers (including the
Directors and Company Secretary) of the Group against liabilities incurred while acting as such officers to the extent permitted by
law. In accordance with the powers set out in the Constitution, the Group maintains a Directors’ and Officers’ insurance policy. Due to
confidentiality obligations and undertakings of the policy, no further details in respect of the premium or the policy can be disclosed.
Corporate Governance
Ansell is committed to effective corporate governance. By putting in place the right governance framework, the Board and
management have set a culture of integrity, transparency and accountability that permeates throughout the Company.
Ansell’s Corporate Governance Statement
A detailed statement outlining Ansell’s principal corporate governance practices in place during the financial year ended 30 June 2019
can be found at ansell.com. This statement has been approved by the Board.
Governance Structure
The Board’s role is to represent the Company’s shareholders, taking into consideration the interests and wants of the broad range
of Ansell’s stakeholders. The Board leads and oversees the management of the Company and is accountable to shareholders for
creating and delivering shareholder value.
The Board is responsible for ensuring that management’s objectives and activities are aligned with the expectations and risks
identified by the Board.
The Board has adopted a formal Board Charter that details the Board’s role, authority, responsibilities, membership and operations.
The Board also has four standing committees that assist it in discharging its responsibilities:
• Audit & Compliance Committee
• CSR & Risk Committee
• Human Resources Committee
• Governance Committee
Each Committee operates under a specific charter and provides advice to the Board on specific matters within the Committee’s remit.
The Board also delegates specific functions to ad hoc committees of Directors on an ‘as needs’ basis. Ansell’s Board and Committee
Charters can be found on the Ansell website at www.ansell.com.
Specific responsibilities for the day-to-day management and administration of the Company are delegated by the Board to the
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), assisted by the Executive Leadership Team (ELT). Ansell’s Delegation of Authority
Policy sets out the powers that are reserved to the Board and those that are delegated to the CEO.
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Report by the Directors continued
Board Composition and Processes
Ansell is committed to ensuring an appropriate mix of skills, expertise, experience and diversity (including gender diversity) on the
Board and its Committees so that the Board can effectively discharge its corporate governance and oversight responsibilities.
The Board annually reviews the performance of the Board and each Committee, as well as individual Directors and the Chairman,
and requires all Directors (except the CEO) to submit themselves for re-election at least once every three years. The Board will
endorse a retiring Director for re-election only where his or her performance over the preceding year meets or exceeds the Board’s
expectations. It is a general policy that Non-executive Directors should not serve for a consecutive period exceeding 15 years,
and the Chairman should not serve in that role for more than 10 years.
An external review of the Board is also completed every three years. In FY19, the Board engaged a third party consultant to review
the Board and its performance and to identify the major areas of opportunity for the Board to sharpen its focus on maximising
long-term sustainable economic profit within the confines of our business purpose and consistent with our various obligation
to all stakeholders. The Board is reviewing the report findings.
As previously announced, the Company has approved a succession plan with respect to the Board that it believes facilitates the
optimal injection of new skills and thinking while retaining the wealth of corporate knowledge to support the long-term strategic
direction of the Company. As part of this plan, Ms Christine Yan was appointed to the Board as a Non-executive Director in April 2019.
Ms Yan brings considerable skill and experience to the Board, adding to its balance and diversity.
At this year’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), the Chairman, Mr Glenn Barnes, retires after 14 years of service on the Ansell Board.
The Board and management wish to acknowledge and thank Mr Barnes for his significant contributions made to the Company over
his tenure. Deputy Chairman, Mr John Bevan, will become the Chairman of the Company upon Mr Barnes’ retirement.
The Governance Committee will continue to consider the forward skill and experience requirements of the Board within the context
of the succession timetable.
With the commitment of Ansell’s CEO to remain in his role until the end of the 2021 financial year, the Board continues the process
of challenging and assessing the pool of internal CEO contenders to allow the identification of the best internal candidate. In March
2019, the Board announced an important step in this managed leadership transition, with selected internal candidates for the CEO
role being given new opportunities for broader experience, and four new senior leaders with impressive capabilities being added
to the Executive Leadership Team.
The Board sets clear targets for gender representation as part of Ansell’s broader commitment to diversity and inclusion. Ansell has
committed to have women constituting circa 50% of its Board by 2020 and beyond, acknowledging that this may fluctuate from time
to time due to the effect of changes on a small group size. The appointment of Ms Christine Yan brings a 44/56 gender balance to the
Board, which will increase to 50/50 upon Mr. Barnes’ retirement later in the year.
Refer to the Ansell CSR & Sustainability Report for further information on diversity within the Company, which will be released
in November 2019 and made available on www.ansell.com.
Shareholder Engagement
Ansell is committed to positive and meaningful stakeholder engagement. Ansell knows that it builds greater trust with stakeholders
when the Company is transparent and accountable. Ansell’s engagement occurs through a number of channels, including ASX
disclosures, Annual General Meetings, Annual Reports, the Ansell website and social media and interactions with large investor
groups, proxy analysts and regulators.
The Chairman and Deputy Chairman meet proxy advisers and shareholders twice per year to discuss proposed developments
and results.
In October 2017, Ansell hosted its first Capital Markets Day (CMD) in Sydney, Australia. The forum provided attendees with greater
appreciation of Ansell’s business fundamentals, strategic direction and growth plans. Ansell was recognised by the Australian
Investor Relations Association (AIRA) for holding one of the best Investor Days by an Australasian company in 2017. To connect with
key stakeholders in Europe and the Americas, a smaller Ansell team subsequently presented a condensed CMD event in London and
Toronto during November 2017. Ansell will be holding its next CMD in March 2020 in Sydney, London and the US.
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Ansell Limited – Annual Report 2019Corporate Responsibility
Ansell is committed to sound corporate governance to underpin its sustainability practices. Its Core Values, Code of Conduct
and related policies constitute the governance framework for its activities, an important part of which are its corporate social
responsibility and sustainability activities.
Ansell is currently reviewing its corporate social responsibility strategy and is considering external reporting standards with
a view to reporting against such standards in the future. A key part of that review relates to our approach to climate change,
building upon the progress already made in FY19 (as detailed on page 23).
Code of Conduct
The Code of Conduct is Ansell’s core policy, serving as a guide to ethical behaviour and business conduct for all employees.
It sets out what it means to work for Ansell and the standards expected of all employees.
Human Rights Statement
As a responsible corporate citizen, Ansell has issued a human rights statement. The company reiterates in this statement that it
operates in accordance with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), the foundational document establishing human
rights for all. Ansell also takes into account the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and respects
the core conventions of the ILO.
Modern Slavery Legislation
Ansell’s Modern Slavery Statement has been published to demonstrate compliance with the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015. Modern
Slavery laws took effect in Australia during FY19 and Ansell is reviewing its processes to ensure its Modern Slavery reporting also
complies with this legislation.
Risk Management
Ansell recognises that effective risk management and internal controls are an integral part of sound management practice and good
corporate governance. Ansell has established controls and procedures that are designed to safeguard the Group’s assets and the
integrity of its reporting. The Group’s internal controls cover accounting, financial reporting, safety, sustainability, fraud, delegation
of authority and other control points.
Ansell has also established practices for the oversight and management of key business risks. Ansell has adopted a formal Risk
Management Framework in recognition that the identification, evaluation and management of risk are central to achieving the
Company’s corporate purpose of creating long-term shareholder value.
Further details of Ansell’s Risk Management Framework are contained in Ansell’s Corporate Governance Statement.
Risk is inherent in our business and the effective management of risk is vital to the growth and success of the Company. We continuously
seek to identify, measure and monitor the most material risks across our organisation.
The following describes the material risks and opportunities that could affect our business and how we seek to manage them.
These risks are not listed in any order of significance, nor are they all encompassing. Rather, they reflect the most significant risks
identified at a whole-of-entity level through our risk management process.
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Material Risks – Description and Mitigation Actions
Risk
Nature of Risk
Mitigation Actions
Global markets
instability
The Group’s presence in over 55 countries
globally and its growing presence in emerging
markets exposes the Company to geopolitical,
regulatory and other factors beyond the Group’s
control. These include changes in tariff barriers,
trade wars, taxation policies globally and policies
to implement or vary sanctions by one country
on another.
• Whilst our geographic diversification provides overall
protection in itself, we continually monitor the Group’s
exposure to these risks through our local presence.
• Careful monitoring and management of customer
credit risk.
• Using in-house and external local expertise to advise
on matters of country risk.
• Credit risk management in place in emerging markets.
Systems and
technology
As a modern business Ansell relies on Information
Technology (IT) platforms. Interruption,
compromise to or failure of these platforms could
affect Ansell’s ability to service its customers
effectively.
• Modern ERP systems are in place in the largest regions
of North America and EMEA, whilst also managing our
supply chain. Disaster recovery plans are in place and
tested regularly.
• These systems are progressively being deployed through
The Company is also exposed to the risk of theft
of confidential data, fraud committed through
cyber means, and has an obligation to adequately
protect the data it holds on employees and all
stakeholders in compliance with increasingly
complex global data protection regulations.
Major incident
at a significant
manufacturing
site or warehouse
The Group has a number of materially sized
manufacturing sites and warehouses. These are
vital to the business and financial losses from
natural disasters, civil or labour unrest, terrorism,
major fire or other incidence are possible.
the rest of the Group.
• The Group has an active cyber risk management
program, including conducting tests on the vulnerability
of key systems and ongoing training to employees on
their responsibility for mitigating cyber fraud risk.
• Manufacturing materials and processes are subject to
continuous review and upgrade to enhance productivity
and maintain our competitive position.
• The Group has implemented new data protection
procedures and obtained external advice to ensure
its compliance with European GPDR and other
global regulations.
• The Group has Business Continuity Plans in place
at all manufacturing sites and major warehouses.
• Property Damage insurance including business
interruption cover is in place, as well as a political
violence insurance cover for all manufacturing sites
(to cover civil unrest and possible acts of terrorism).
• The Group monitors its overall exposure to individual
sites and seeks to limit its dependence on any one site
through dual sourcing strategies.
• Regular risk engineering and safety audits are
conducted at each of the Group’s manufacturing sites
and major warehouses.
• Ongoing safety and fire preparedness reviews are
conducted. Continual maintenance and upgrade
of protection systems is undertaken.
• Duplication of most production lines minimises business
interruption risk.
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Transformation
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In FY18, the Group commenced a series of
initiatives designed to improve the performance
of the continuing business. With any change of
this nature there is a risk of business disruption.
The Group is exposed to supply and product
quality risks when changes to manufacturing
locations occur.
• The Group has a detailed change management plan
in place, especially for the major transformation in
its manufacturing locations.
• A dedicated project management office was
established reporting to the CEO but with appropriate
Board oversight.
• Detailed communication plans were put in place
to ensure affected staff are clear on new roles and
responsibilities.
• Contingency and risk management plans were
developed.
• Inventory built up for products affected by
manufacturing location changes.
• Ongoing risk assessment meetings and internal and
external (customer) communications distributed.
• The Group’s foreign exchange risks and management
strategies are detailed in Note 15 to the financial
statements.
Foreign
exchange risk
Product quality
Around half of the Group’s revenues and costs
are in currencies other than the US$. With volatile
foreign exchange markets, significant changes
can occur in foreign exchange rates and result
in a significant impact on US$ earnings.
As a manufacturer, quality is paramount to
the Group and failures in this area can have
a significant negative affect on results and
customer relationships.
• Investment in quality assurance and governance
practices, including systematic quality assurance testing
during and after the manufacturing and procurement
process.
• Dedicated team of quality and regulatory staff monitor
this, led by a quality steering committee that reports
to the CEO.
• Implementation of quality metrics to monitor and
correct defective processes before the product is
released to the market.
Loss of a key
supplier
Raw materials purchased for manufacturing
purposes and finished goods purchased for resale,
expose the group to the risk of the failure of a
supplier to perform, leaving the Company short
of a vital ingredient or product.
• Utilise dual sourcing strategy wherever feasible.
• In recent years there has also been a strategy of vertical
integration which reduces dependency on third parties.
• Crisis management techniques used to mitigate supplier
risk exposures.
• Increased quality audits and inspections of third-party
facilities for compliance with Ansell’s sustainability
standards.
• Regular review of suppliers’ financial risks.
• Ansell’s supplier arrangements are formalised into
supply contracts. Our business partners work with Ansell
to provide metrics on waste management and other
KPIs. Furthermore, Ansell regularly reviews the liquidity
of its suppliers to ensure ongoing solvency.
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Risk
Nature of Risk
Mitigation Actions
Changes in
competitive
environment
Ansell is a leading global manufacturer and
branded supplier of hand and body protection,
with the number one market share position in
most of its focus markets and product categories.
However, Ansell’s ability to achieve adequate
profit margins and maintain that profitability
in periods of increasing input cost, such as from
rising raw materials and energy, depends in part
on the actions of competitors and the relative
value of competitor products.
• Ansell’s focus on innovation and leadership in
manufacturing technology aims to maintain Ansell’s
competitive advantage in product technology while also
ensuring products are manufactured cost competitively.
• Diversity of products, markets and geographic position
limits Ansell’s risk to the actions of competitors who
mostly have a more narrow market or product focus.
• Through its channel partnership strategy Ansell aims
to increase its value to distributor partners and build
or maintain a leading market share.
In addition, a changing distribution environment
including e-commerce, as well as customer
concentration, may affect Ansell’s market share
if not monitored and managed.
• New Ansell.com significantly strengthens the company’s
ability to support customer e-commerce platforms with
efficient exchange of product information and enhanced
e-marketing capability.
• Acquisition of Ringers Gloves brings enhanced active
e-commerce capability which will provide important
learning and potential to extend across Ansell’s
product ranges.
• Commercial initiatives with e-commerce suppliers
underway.
• Developing a broader distributor network and
strengthening existing relationships and improving
margins; introduced the use of alternative route to
market models, focusing on Tier 1 and Tier 2
distributors.
• Working with large distributors by adopting
standardised pricing and terms.
Corporate Social
Responsibility
(CSR)
The impact of climate change can cause disruption
at manufacturing sites, warehouses and suppliers
and impact our ability to service customers needs.
• Cross-functional Management CSR & Sustainability
Council put in place for governance, led by the General
Counsel with updates to the CEO and full Executive team.
Poor environmental and social practices resulting
from undesirable working conditions, or a failure
to manage natural resource inputs or waste
outputs, in our operations or supply chains, may
give rise to reputational, legal and/or market risks.
The physical impacts of climate change can
compound existing environmental risks (including
natural disasters and extreme weather events)
to operations and supply chains and markets,
and impact on our ability to obtain key inputs
or to service customer needs. This may include
disruption to upstream suppliers, manufacturing
sites, and downstream warehousing and
distribution. The economic transition risks
associated with climate change may also impact
on cost inputs or customer demand preferences.
• Enforcement of supplier self-assessments through Sedex
for transparency and baseline on Human Rights,
Environment and Governance.
• Continued strong focus on Ansell’s Code of Conduct,
Values and Leadership Competencies.
• Qualitative and quantitative sustainability goals
established.
• Diversity initiatives and inclusion policies underway.
• Increased emphasis on CSR/Sustainability at the Board
level within the remit of the CSR & Risk Committee.
• Currently reviewing its corporate social responsibility
strategy and is considering external reporting standards
with a view to reporting against such standards in the
future. A key part of that review relates to our approach
to climate change, building upon the progress already
made in FY19 (as detailed on page 23).
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Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.KPMG, an Australian partnership and a member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative (“KPMG International”), a Swiss entity.Lead Auditor’s Independence Declaration under Section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 To the Directors of Ansell Limited I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, in relation to the audit of Ansell Limited for the financial year ended 30 June 2019 there have been: i.no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements as set out in the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and ii.no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit. KPMG Suzanne Bell Partner Melbourne 12 August 2019 Ansell Limited – Annual Report 2019
Report by the Directors continued
Non-audit Services
During the year, the Group’s auditor, KPMG, was paid the following amounts in relation to non-audit services provided by KPMG:
Advisory services
$101,123
Other audit and assurance services
$8,134
The Directors are satisfied that the provision of such non-audit services is compatible with the general standards of independence
for auditors, and does not compromise the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in view of both the
amount and the nature of the services provided. All non-audit services were subject to the corporate governance procedures adopted
by the Group and have been reviewed by the Audit and Compliance Committee to ensure they do not impact the integrity and
objectivity of the auditor.
Rounding
The Group is a company of the kind referred to in Australian Securities and Investments Commission Instrument 2016/191 and
in accordance with that Instrument, unless otherwise shown, amounts in this Report and the accompanying financial statements
have been rounded off to the nearest one hundred thousand dollars.
This Report is made in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors made pursuant to Section 298(2) of the Corporations
Act 2001 and is signed for and on behalf of the Directors.
G L L Barnes
Director
M R Nicolin
Director
Dated in Melbourne this 12th day of August 2019.
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Contents
Chairman’s Letter
1. At a Glance
2. Introduction and KMP Composition
3. Remuneration Policy
Philosophy and Strategy
Remuneration Framework Components
4. How the Policy was Operated for FY19 –
What Did the Executives Take Home in FY19?
Remuneration Framework Details
5. Statutory Information
Executive Service Agreements
Securities Trading Policy
Shareholder Alignment
Current Shareholding
Equity Instruments
Executive Statutory Remuneration
6. Non-executive Directors
Policy and Approach
Non-executive Directors’ Statutory Remuneration
7. Group Performance and Remuneration Outcomes
8. Governance
Role of the Human Resources Committee
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Chairman’s Letter
Dear Shareholders,
On behalf of the Board of Directors, we are
pleased to present Ansell’s Remuneration
Report for the financial year ended
30 June 2019.
Remuneration Summary
With results at the top end of guidance,
management are to be commended
and the remuneration outcomes
reflect this.
Except for the Performance Share Rights
described below, no changes have been
made to the remuneration framework
for FY19. After a review, we have decided
not to make any significant changes to
the FY20 remuneration framework.
Performance Share Rights allocated
as part of future Long Term Incentive
(LTI) (i.e. for FY20 LTI Plan onwards)
no longer have a share price discount
when calculating the Performance Share
Rights granted. The previous practice
of discounting the share price for the
anticipated future dividend streams
has been discontinued. Except for this
change, the remuneration policy was
operated in line with the previous year.
Company Performance
Ansell achieved strong EBIT and Profit
Attributable results and solid operating
cash flows. Sales were below target
levels and the inventory turnover metric
was not achieved.
For a year of great internal change and
external challenge, the Board considered
these results to be a good outcome. Against
a backdrop of slower global economic
conditions and higher raw material pricing
in the first half, management constrained
SG&A spending, captured Transformation
Program benefits and implemented price
increases to achieve a strong earnings result
for the year.
Remuneration Outcomes
The Short Term Incentive (STI) award
for FY19 varied between 38% to 51% of
maximum reflecting this generally good
result. 70% of the award is driven by sales
growth and EBIT targets, with working
capital, Profit Attributable and personal
objectives driving the remainder. The FY19
STI outcomes benefited from strong EBIT,
operating cash flow and Profit Attributable
outcomes, while below target sales and
inventory turn outcomes drove overall
achievement down. Inventory levels were
elevated, partly as a safety measure in the
lead-up to the restructuring of the global
manufacturing footprint as part of the
Transformation Program, and a combination
of this and slowing global growth resulted
in the inventory turn metric being missed.
Despite this, operating cash flows remained
strong, while interest savings and tax
planning initiatives helped deliver a strong
Profit Attributable outcome.
The LTI performance against the FY17–19
plan reflected the strong sustained
performance over that period. EPS was well
above target, organic growth below target
and ROCE, impacted by inventory, was also
below target (but above the ROCE gateway).
All targets were normalised to reflect the
FY18 divestiture of the Sexual Wellness
business as per the FY17 and FY18
Remuneration Reports. Overall, the outcome
of 48% of maximum was consistent with the
STI overall achievement described above.
The Changing Face of Ansell
The Transformation Program that
commenced during FY18 was largely
completed during FY19, with benefits being
realised during the year. The multi-year
program aimed to reduce the overhead
structure of the post-Sexual Wellness
business, capture benefits from an improved
manufacturing footprint and progress the
CEO succession. In order not to penalise
management for effecting these changes
which incur costs before the benefits flow
though, costs of the Transformation Program
were excluded from the FY19 STI and LTI
earnings outcomes. Furthermore, as with
past practice, relevant Transformation
Program costs are being adjusted back
as a cost for LTI testing purposes over
the ensuing three years.
Your Board continued to make progress
on the CEO succession process that was
announced during FY18. Thus, several
changes were made at the Executive Key
Management Personnel (KMP) and other
senior levels during the second half of the
year. The costs of these changes have been
included in the Transformation Program.
It is not proposed to charge these back
as an adjustment to management
incentives as this program is an initiative
of the Board of Directors.
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Exercise of Board Discretion in
Arriving at Incentive Outcomes
As indicated above, the Board allowed
the Transformation Program costs to be
adjusted when calculating the STI and LTI
award performance. The Board also
exercised discretion in the treatment of
FY19 acquisitions, including with respect to
both transaction costs and their impact on
ROCE. In future years the Board has adopted
an approach where it will phase-in the
impact of acquisitions on ROCE over a
three-year period on a pro-rata basis.
Furthermore, we previously advised that
the FY17 and FY18 plans were normalised to
factor in the Sexual Wellness divestiture and
this year’s testing continued that principle.
Results after these exclusions were then
compared against the adjusted performance
targets for ongoing incentive plans.
The effects of these adjustments are shown
in Section 4 of the Remuneration Report.
Ansell is Global
Finally, Ansell continues to be a proudly
Australian organisation that is highly
global in its structure and operations.
Its executive remuneration framework
takes this into account as we continue to
attract, motivate and retain our talented
global workforce.
With Ansell’s Executive KMP all based
outside of Australia, our remuneration
practices need to remain globally
competitive, regionally appropriate and
flexible. This is particularly relevant in
the current period of great change that
we have experienced.
In keeping with this global approach, the
Board has continued to apply its constant
currency methodology when determining
incentive outcomes.
We hope that you find this year’s
Remuneration Report informative and
we encourage you to open a dialogue with
us where you require further clarification
on information in the Report.
On behalf of the Directors, we look forward
to welcoming you to the 2019 Annual
General Meeting.
Marissa Peterson
Chair of the Human Resources Committee
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Ansell Limited – Annual Report 2019Section 1 – At a Glance
FY19 Performance
This section is intended to provide a high level visual summary of the remuneration outcomes for FY19 for Realised Pay4.
Further detail is provided on each of these in the ensuing sections of the Remuneration Report.
Highlights
• Transformation Program progressing well with savings in line
with the target or better.
• Organic growth in sales revenue was below target levels,
with several key markets affected by global trading conditions.
• EBIT1 of $187.5m exceeded target levels due to price increases,
transformation benefits and tight cost control offsetting the
impacts of slower sales and higher H1 raw material pricing.
• ROCE5 of 13.5% exceeded the 13.2% gateway and was impacted
by higher inventory holdings.
• Inventory turns, which some Executive Key Management
Personnel (KMP) are incentivised by, were below the minimum
threshold targets and no incentives were paid for this metric.
• Operating cash flow3 was again strong despite low inventory
turnover.
STI Performance (Realised)
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EBIT
Inventory
Turnover
Operating
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Profit
Attributable
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$1,520.2m $184.6m
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1. EBIT for remuneration outcomes is reported EBIT excluding
the impact of foreign exchange gains and losses incurred during
the year and also Transformation Program costs.
2. EPS for remuneration outcomes purposes is Earning Per Share
excluding Transformation Program costs and other adjustments
as described in Section 4.
3. Operating cash flow pre tax is defined as net receipts from
operations, less payments for property, plant and equipment
and intangible assets, and interest and financing costs paid
net of interest received as reported in the Group’s Consolidated
Statement of Cash Flow, adjusted by excluding cash
Transformation Program costs and discontinued operations.
4. Realised pay is a non-IFRS measure and is defined in Section 9
– Glossary.
5. ROCE is defined in Section 9 – Glossary.
6. Profit Attributable for remuneration outcomes is reported
Profit Attributable excluding the impact of foreign exchange
and also Transformation Program costs incurred during the year.
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Remuneration Report (audited) continued
Shareholding requirements are higher than market norm and align executive and shareholder interests.
CEO and Other Executives Shareholding Requirements (expressed as a percentage of base pay)
447%
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with Ansell’s Mandatory Shareholding Policy over time.
Section 2 – Introduction and KMP Composition
Introduction
The Directors of Ansell Limited (Ansell) and its subsidiaries (the ‘Group’) present the Remuneration Report. This Report has been
prepared in accordance with Section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001 for the financial year ending 30 June 2019. This Report,
which has been audited by KPMG, forms part of the Report of the Directors.
The Report outlines the remuneration arrangements in place for the Non-executive Directors and Executive KMP of Ansell, being
those executives who have authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Group. In this
Report, ‘Executives’ refers to members of the Group Executive team identified as KMP.
KMPs Comprising the Board of Directors and Executives
The composition of the Ansell KMP changed during FY19. The Board farewelled Non-Executive Director Mr Ronald Bell, who retired
at the October 2018 Annual General Meeting. Subsequently, Ms Christine Yingli Yan joined the Board on 1 April 2019 as an Independent
Non-Executive Director. Furthermore, several Executive KMP changes occurred pursuant to the CEO succession process and are
summarised below:
• Neil Salmon, Chief Financial Officer, was appointed President of the Industrial GBU effective 30 April. Mr Salmon joined Ansell
in 2013 and has effectively led the Finance, Planning and IT teams along with project management functions.
• Darryl Nazareth, Senior Vice President of Global Operations and head of R&D for the Industrial GBU, was appointed President of the
Healthcare GBU and became a KMP from 1 April 2019. Mr Nazareth joined Ansell in 2011 as head of Industrial R&D and was then
responsible for Global Operations in 2015.
• Zubair Javeed joined Ansell as the new Chief Financial Officer effective 29 April, and will be based in Brussels. Mr Javeed,
a UK citizen, has had a successful career with the NHS, Arthur Andersen, CR Bard and Creganna Medical and was most recently
CFO for Ideal Standard International.
The former leaders of the Industrial and Healthcare GBUs, Steve Genzer and Joe Kubicek, have left Ansell to explore opportunities
elsewhere after a transition period to transfer their responsibilities to Neil Salmon and Darryl Nazareth respectively. The remuneration
of Ansell’s KMP for FY19 is detailed on the following pages.
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Non-Executive Directors
Location of Board Member
Role
Australia
Australia
Chairman, Independent Non-Executive Director
Deputy Chairman, Independent Non-Executive Director
United Kingdom
Independent Non-Executive Director
Glenn L L Barnes
John A Bevan
Ronald J S Bell1
W Peter Day
Leslie A Desjardins
Marissa T Peterson
William G Reilly
Australia
United States
United States
United States
Christina M Stercken
Germany
Christine Y Yan2
United States
Independent Non-Executive Director
Independent Non-Executive Director
Independent Non-Executive Director
Non-Independent Non-Executive Director
Independent Non-Executive Director
Independent Non-Executive Director
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Location of Executive
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Magnus R Nicolin
Belgium
Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Other Executives
Location of Other Executives
Role
Neil Salmon3
Steve Genzer4
Joe Kubicek4
Zubair Javeed5
Belgium
United States
United States
Belgium
President of the Industrial GBU (IGBU)
President of the Industrial GBU (IGBU)
President of the Healthcare GBU (HGBU)
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) (Finance, IT, Planning & Projects)
Darryl Nazareth6
United States
President of the Healthcare GBU (HGBU)
1. Retired on 18 October 2018.
2. Appointed as Non-executive Director on 1 April 2019.
3. Mr Salmon was previously the Chief Financial Officer until his appointment to his new role on 30 April 2019.
4. Ceased to be a KMP on 30 April 2019.
5. Became a KMP on 29 April 2019.
6. Mr Nazareth became a KMP on 1 April 2019. Mr Nazareth was previously the Senior Vice President of Global Operations until his appointment to his new role
as President of the Healthcare GBU.
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Section 3 – Remuneration Policy
Philosophy and Strategy
The Board’s remuneration philosophy links the achievement of our strategic objectives and corporate plans with appropriate and
measured rewards for the Company’s Executives.
Our governing principles are summarised below:
Ensure competitiveness in base
salary and total package
Support a performance
culture
Reflect the markets and
locations we recruit from
Balance of short and
long-term performance
Link rewards to business
results and strategy
Even though Ansell is listed on the Australian Stock Exchange, it has offices in approximately 55 worldwide locations, with the core
Executive Leadership Team (ELT) based in Belgium, the US and Malaysia.
US
Revenue 46%
ELT 8
North
America
Latin America
and Caribbean
LAC
Revenue 7%
ELT 0
Europe
Asia
EMEA
Revenue 35%
ELT 8
Middle
East
Africa
Asia
Revenue 8%
ELT 1
Australasia
Australia
Revenue 4%
ELT 1
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Our Executive remuneration framework, which was used for FY19, consists of the following components:
Component
Operation and
Performance Measure
Strategic Objective/
Performance Link
Fixed Annual Remuneration (FAR)
Base salary plus retirement and
other benefits.
Pay mix3
FAR: 30% – 39%1,2
Takes into account:
• responsibilities, qualifications,
experience; and
>
>
• performance, location and market
rate for a comparable role.
• Attract, engage and retain
talented Executives.
• Consider, but not constrained by,
relevant benchmarks.
• Increases are linked to individual
performance, the organisation
he/she leads and indirectly the
overall business.
+
STI
Cash plus deferral into equity for
part of the award above the target.
Pay mix3
STI: 17% – 23%1,2
+
LTI
Rights to receive fully paid ordinary
shares subject to performance.
Pay mix3
LTI: 43% – 47%1,2
>
>
=
Total Remuneration
• Combination of financial and
objectives.
• Aligned with the Group’s short-term
non-financial performance metrics.
• Performance weighted more
towards financial KPIs (i.e. not less
than 80% of the award).
• Three-year performance and
vesting period.
• Combination of key financial and
shareholder value measures.
>
>
• Clear line of sight for participants.
• Deferral of part of the award
encourages longer-term
sustainable performance.
• Reflects key long-term priorities
of the business at the time.
• Relevant indicator of shareholder
value creation.
• Suitable line of sight for
participants to encourage and
motivate executive performance.
• Attract, retain and motivate highly capable Executives.
• Reinforce short and long-term objectives.
• Alignment with shareholders.
• Deliver sustainable growth.
1. Excludes Darryl Nazareth and Zubair Javeed, who became KMP during FY19. If they are included, the pay mix changes to FAR: 30% to 100%, STI: 0% to 23%,
and LTI: 0% to 47%.
2. Excludes payments from cessation of employment from the total remuneration in determining the pay mix.
3. Pay mix is calculated based on the remuneration information as per Section 4 – Realised Pay Summary.
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Section 4 – How the Policy Operated for FY19 – What Did the Executives Take Home in FY19?
This section uses non-IFRS financial information to detail realised pay earned by the CEO and Other Executives during FY19, together
with prior year comparatives. This is a voluntary disclosure and is supplemental information to the statutory remuneration disclosure
contained in Section 5 of this Remuneration Report. Realised pay includes base salary, retirement and other benefits paid/payable in
relation to FY19. It also includes the full value of incentive payments earned in relation to the FY19 performance period. This differs
from the statutory amount as it excludes accruals and estimations and is thus a closer measure of ‘take home pay’ received in respect
of the current year.
Ansell’s reporting currency is US$ and the CEO and several members of the KMP are paid in US$. For some Other Executives, the
reported numbers in the statutory and realised pay tables are subject to translation differences from year to year.
Realised Pay Summary
US$ Name
Year
Executive Director
Base
Salary1
Retire-
ment
Benefits2
Termi-
nation
Benefits
Other3
Cash
Restricted
Shares
Cash5
Equity7
2019
Total
Earnings
STI4
LTI6
Magnus R Nicolin
2019 1,066,000
376,781
2018 1,066,000
508,088
Other Executives
Neil Salmon8
Steve Genzer9
Joe Kubicek10
Zubair Javeed11
2019
2018
2019
2018
2019
2018
2019
2018
581,401
62,607
585,450
54,460
427,174
44,992
498,349
424,064
48,383
–
430,100
37,824
493,223
426,842
42,501
102,621
9,031
–
–
Darryl Nazareth12
2019
103,686
9,285
2018
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
150,478 1,199,250
23,203
– 2,490,832 5,306,544
155,065
910,830
–
– 1,791,104 4,431,087
30,019
438,199
12,860
–
997,796 2,122,882
29,609
346,114
–
–
–
–
210,971
157,296
212,416
152,782
234,194
–
–
–
14,158
42,853
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
195,888
312,710 1,524,231
–
538,304
1,719,790
172,398
183,473
985,614
–
507,508 1,681,071
144,160
153,427
919,712
–
–
–
–
–
–
345,846
–
36,343
206,325
–
–
1. Base salary includes the salary earned by the individual in FY19. The increases in base salary for Executives are based on performance and external
benchmarking of similar positions in the jurisdictions in which the Executives are based. Thus, the CEO did not receive any pay increase in FY19, while the
Other Executives’ pay increases ranged from 0% to 2%. Mr Salmon is remunerated in Euros and the US$ reduction above reflects translation impacts.
2. Retirement benefits include all the retirement benefits earned by the individual in FY19. Mr Nicolin’s retirement benefits are based on his base salary plus
prior year STI achievement and will vary from year to year.
3. Other includes the cost to the Company of cash benefits such as motor vehicle, expatriation and relocation expenses, insurance, expat tax equalisation
payments and other amounts. Mr Javeed’s other benefits include a cash sign-on bonus.
4. 2019 STI represents amounts payable under the 2019 STI Plan.
5. FY18 cash awards under the LTI are a legacy arrangement for Executives other than the CEO and have not been available since the F17 LTI grant.
6. LTI relates to the FY17 grant, which was approved by the HR Committee on 7 August 2019. The FY17 award was determined to be 48% of the maximum award.
7.
The equity figure represents the US$ value of the number of PSRs that have vested multiplied by the closing share price of Ansell Limited on the ASX
on 7 August 2019 (A$25.88). This was the date on which the HRC approved the vesting of the shares. The translation to US$ used an foreign exchange (FX)
rate of A$1:US$0.6755.
8. Neil Salmon was appointed as President of the Industrial GBU on 28 April 2019.
9. Steve Genzer ceased to be a KMP on 30 April 2019. The remuneration information disclosed in this report is for 12 months ended 30 June 2019.
Termination payments include entitlements payable pursuant to Mr Genzer’s employment agreement in addition to unused leave entitlements
at 30 June 2019.
10. Joe Kubicek ceased to be a KMP on 30 April 2019. The remuneration information disclosed in this report is for 12 months ended 30 June 2019.
Termination payments include entitlements payable pursuant to Mr Kubicek’s employment agreement in addition to unused leave entitlements
at 30 June 2019.
11. Zubair Javeed was appointed as CFO and became a KMP on 29 April 2019.
12. Darryl Nazareth was appointed as President of the Healthcare GBU and became a KMP from 1 April 2019. Mr Nazareth’s remuneration information disclosed
in this report only relates to the period after 1 April 2019.
For further transparency, Mr Nazareth’s base salary, STI and LTI remuneration information (on a Realised Pay basis) for the full 12 months ended 30 June 2018
and 2019 are disclosed below.
Base Salary: $403,634 for FY19 (FY18: $364,250), STI Cash: $164,136 for FY19 (FY18: $106,741), LTI Cash: nil for FY19 (FY18: $89,040) and LTI Equity: $436,114
for FY19 (FY18: $67,422).
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5,000,000
4,000,000
$
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3,000,000
2,000,000
1,000,000
0
Breakdown of CEO Realised Pay
2,490,832
5,306,544
Metrics
STI
Outcome
Sales
EBIT
Weight
%
Achieve-
ments
%
35%
35%
36%
58%
Payouts
$
304,357
486,918
1,222,453
1,066,000
150,478
376,781
Base
Salary
Other
Benefits
Retirement
Benefits
STI
Outcome
LTI
Outcome
Total
Operating
Cash Flow
Profit
Attributable
Personal
Objectives
Overall
Organic
sales
growth
EPS
ROCE
Overall
10%
49%
118,663
10%
75%
180,598
10%
100%
55%
131,917
51% 1,222,453
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1/3rd
1/3rd
100%
36%
622,708
84% 1,452,985
23%
415,139
48% 2,490,832
LTI
Outcome
Remuneration Framework Details
Element of pay
How the policy operated for FY19
Base salary
Normally base salaries are reviewed annually.
No material changes were made to the policy in FY19.
For FY19 the HRC considered several reference points including internal relativities, changes in scope
of responsibilities, local market inflation and the wider macro-economic environment.
External market data was sourced during the year, but was used with caution.
The base salaries for the Executive KMPs, as a result of the increases, effective 1 October 2018 were:
Executive
Magnus R Nicolin
Neil Salmon
Steve Genzer
Joe Kubicek
Base Salary
$1,066,000
€512,193
$427,174
$430,100
Increase
–
2%
–
–
Magnus Nicolin and Neil Salmon are based in Belgium, Steve Genzer and Joe Kubicek are based in
the US. The modest increases reflected the view that with the exception of Mr Salmon, the base salaries
were already at the appropriate market rates. Mr Javeed and Mr Nazareth were not KMP during the pay
review process.
As indicated in FY18 – no process changes were enacted during FY19.
Retirement benefits
Includes contributions to US benefit or non-qualified pension plans and Belgian pension fund
(as applicable).
Magnus Nicolin’s retirement benefit is based on his base salary plus prior year STI achievement,
which varies year to year.
As indicated in FY18 – no plan changes were enacted during FY19.
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Other benefits
May vary between Executives, depending on their local market and their particular circumstances.
May include benefits such as motor vehicle, Executive expatriation/repatriation and relocation
allowances, Executive insurance, expat tax equalisation payments and other amounts.
STI – awards granted
during the year
Reflect the Company’s overall policy on international mobility.
As indicated in FY18 – no plan changes were enacted during FY19.
Executives may participate.
Annual award payable part in cash and part in restricted shares. The deferral of equity only relates to
those awards earned for above mid-point performance. The restriction will see the shares held for a
minimum period of two years from when the shares are granted.
Base
Salary
x
Maximum
Incentive
(% of Salary)
x
Business
Performance
Metrics
(90%)
+
Individual
Performance
(10%)
=
STI
Outcome
Opportunity
Executive
CEO
CFO1
Other Executives
Minimum STI (% of base salary)2 Maximum STI (% of base salary)
0%
0%
0%
225%
150%
130%
1. Applicable to Neil Salmon in his previous role as CFO.
2. STI bonus opportunity for Ansell executives begins at 0% achievement, which is more challenging in comparison
to most peer companies where achieving the minimum performance condition earns a threshold incentive outcome.
Methodology
Ansell sales and EBIT target setting process methodically factors the following aspects:
(a) Prior year fiscal performance as a baseline subject to limited adjustments (e.g. normalisation
of material items and projected FX rates).
(b) Targets are established for sales and EBIT growth.
• Sales targets at 1.5X GDP growth in markets weighted for Ansell Industrial and Healthcare.
• EBIT growth assumes costs increase below the rate of sales growth to leverage a higher EBIT
growth target.
(c) Incremental growth returns on committed significant investments are also added to targeted sales
and EBIT growth. For example, the Targets were increased to require the delivery of expected
benefits from the transformation program.
(d) The Board then applies discretion in reviewing the outcome of the above methodology against
their performance expectations of the business and may chose to increase the performance
conditions accordingly.
Performance measures
Requires the achievement of pre-set performance targets directly linked to Ansell’s business strategy:
Executive
CEO
CFO1
Other Executives
Sales
35%
35%
35%
EBIT
35%
35%
35%
Performance Measures
Inventory
Turns
Operating
Cash Flow After
Capex Pre-tax
Profit
Attributable
Individual
Objectives
–
–
20%
10%
10%
–
10%
10%
–
10%
10%
10%
Total
100%
100%
100%
1. Applicable to Neil Salmon in his previous role as CFO.
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STI achievement against the five metrics (excluding individual objectives) used in different KMP STI
plans can be summarised as follows:
• Organic constant currency sales growth was below target levels due to a slowdown in the economic
activity of key verticals in several geographies.
• EBIT exceeded target due to a combination of Transformation Program benefits, SG&A savings
and price increase impacts, which offset the effects of below-target sales and raw material cost
increases. Consistent with past practice, Transformation Program costs are excluded from the target
and actual calculations.
• Significant adverse FX impacts were encountered during FY19. As with past practice, these were
adjusted for as part of the Group’s constant currency target-setting process.
• Inventory turns did not meet expectations and no payouts were achieved. While this was partly
due to safety stock levels needed for our Transformation Program, the Board and management
both agreed that this performance ought to be higher.
• A further year of strong operating cash flow delivery with more upside potential as stock turns
return to more acceptable levels.
• Profit attributable achieved above target outcomes on EBIT growth and the efficiencies gained
in the management of net interest expense as well as continued diligence in the management
of our taxation affairs.
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Maximum
100%
75%
58%
49%
Target
50%
36%
Minimum
0%
0%
Sales
EBIT
Inventory
Turnover
Operating
Cash Flow
Profit
Attributable
Target:
$1,520.2m $184.6m
2.9 times
$189.8m $141.2m
Executive
Performance Against Individual Objectives
Magnus Nicolin
Magnus continued to deliver the business strategy and priorities through a
period of major change. He contributed to increased focus on ROCE and strong
cash flow position across the business. Key highlights include the successful
implementation of the surgical glove business strategy and effective senior
succession planning execution.
Zubair Javeed
Pursuant to the STI Plan rules, Zubair’s participation commences from FY20 due
to his start date, which was after 1 April 2019.
Neil Salmon
As CFO, Neil led the execution of the F19 operating plan, supported the
comprehensive and successful Transformation Program and recently moved into
a new role as President of the Industrial GBU where his start has been exemplary.
Darryl Nazareth
Darryl led the Manufacturing operations function and the Industrial R&D functions
with success. Darryl, in particular, deserves credit for the successful execution of the
Transformation Program and continued success from Industrial new product sales.
Steve Genzer
Joe Kubicek
Steve led the Industrial GBU and played a critical role in executing on the broad
Transformation Program, which delivered ahead of plan and increased margins
by more than 190 basis points.
Joe drove the Healthcare GBU as President and delivered a strong result with topline
growth of 4%, solid management of the price increases and operational efficiency
programs to sustain EBIT margins.
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Outcomes continued
For the FY19 STI, the Board approved the following payments to the Executives:
US$ Name
Financial
Individual
Executive Director
STI1
Total STI
Payable
Restricted
Shares
% Award
Achieved2
%
Forfeited2
Cash
Magnus R Nicolin
1,090,536
131,917
1,222,453 1,199,250
23,203
51%
49%
Other Executives
Neil Salmon
398,475
52,584
451,059
438,199
12,860
Steve Genzer4
183,205
27,766
210,971
210,971
Joe Kubicek4
184,459
27,957
212,416
212,416
Darryl Nazareth3
16,475
26,378
42,853
42,853
–
–
–
51%
38%
38%
39%
49%
62%
62%
61%
1. Any realised STI above the mid-point will be deferred in the form of restricted shares. For FY19, restricted shares were
granted for eligible KMP on 7 August 2019 and are subject to a two year sale restriction. As indicated in FY18, no changes
were made to the FY19 STI Plan.
2. All outcomes are expressed as a percentage of maximum.
3. Darryl Nazareth STI award relates to the pro rated portion of the STI award for the three months after becoming a KMP.
The value of Mr Nazareth’s full year STI award is $164,136.
4. Steve Genzer and Joe Kubicek STI awards relate to 12 months ended 30 June 2019.
LTI awards vesting in FY19
Exercise of Board discretion in arriving at incentive outcomes
The FY19 results included 28.9 cents (EPS) of the multi-year Transformation Program costs that
were announced in July 2017. Of these, 5.8 cents related to cost reduction initiatives required following
the divestiture of the Sexual Wellness business (including the elimination of associated overhead
costs) as well as CEO succession costs. As these arose from Board actions outside of management
responsibility, these costs were excluded from management incentive outcomes. As with past practice,
the remainder (23.1 cents) will be adjusted back as a cost for future LTI award testing over the ensuing
three years on a straight-line basis. This is done to more closely align the costs and benefits of the
relevant programs for incentive purposes. The Board expects to exceed its announcement that $30m
of annualised pre-tax savings would be realised by FY20 under the Transformation Program.
FY17–19 Plan performance
The FY17–19 and FY18–20 LTI Plans were on foot at the time of the Sexual Wellness divestiture that
completed during FY18. The performance conditions of these plans were normalised for the Sexual
Wellness divestiture by removing one-off impacts and normalising the future growth targets. This was
explained in detail in the FY17 Remuneration Report.
The performance conditions comprise three components with each component worth one-third
of the total LTI award for the FY17–19 LTI Plan. These, along with a summary of their outcomes against
maximum targets are show below:
• EPS growth (subject to a ROCE gateway)
Achieved 84% of Maximum
• Organic revenue growth
Achieved 36% of Maximum
• ROCE target
Achieved 23% of Maximum
The FY17–19 achievement was therefore 48% of Maximum on a combined basis. The breakdowns
are explained further in the sections below.
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EPS growth – FY17–19 Plan
The EPS growth of the continuing business was measured against the ‘to-go’ EPS growth targets, which
were adjusted to require equivalent performance to the original LTI targets for the period post divestment
of Sexual Wellness. The result below shows that the result achieved was towards the top end of the
range – 84% of the maximum.
Original EPS growth CAGR
Adjusted ‘to-go’ targets (cents)*
4%
6.7
7%
17.6
10%
28.4
Minimum
Target Maximum
Actual
Result
n/a
24.8
Vesting
% of
Maximum
n/a
84%
*
Adjustment takes account of achieved growth to end FY18 for total portfolio and projected growth in FY19 for Sexual
Wellness to derive required ‘to-go’ growth for continuing operations in FY19.
FY19 – EPS for the purposes of LTI award
In keeping with past practice, the one-time Transformation Program costs incurred during FY19 have been
excluded from the calculation of the LTI award, while an amortised portion of past expenditure has
been added back in.
The Board assessed the FY19 adjusted EPS relevant for incentive purposes as 105.3 US cents, with a
reconciliation to statutory EPS shown below along with the estimated amortisation adjustment impacts
in future periods:
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FY19
82.6
5.8
Future Period Adjustments
– For Illustration Only
FY20
FY21
FY22
Transformation Program costs FY19 with future benefits
23.1
(7.7)
(7.7)
(7.7)
Statutory EPS excluding Transformation
FX (gains), share buy-back benefit adjustment2
and Ringers acquisition costs
Amortisation of previously adjusted FY18
Transformation Program expenses
Adjusted EPS for LTI award
111.5
(5.0)
(1.2)
105.3
(1.2)
(1.1)
1. One-off costs include CEO succession (2.6 US cents EPS impact).
2. The Board excluded a portion of the favourable EPS impact of the FY19 share buyback. This was on the basis that
a portion of the cash used to undertake the buyback was derived from the SW divestiture.
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LTI performance
measures
FY19 – Calculating EPS growth
Having determined the appropriate adjusted EPS for incentive purposes (105.3 cents), constant currency
adjustments were then applied to FY18 to determine the year over year EPS growth. This was then added
to the EPS growth already achieved to FY18 to determine the final EPS achievement against the plan’s
revised targets.
FY17 EPS including adjustments for LTI awards
FY18 EPS including adjustments for LTI awards
FY18 LTI growth achieved – per FY18 Remuneration Report
(a)
FY19 EPS performance
FY18 adjusted for constant currency
FY19 EPS including adjustments for LTI awards (as per the previous page)
FY19 LTI growth
Net EPS growth for LTI purposes against revised ‘to-go’ targets
(b)
(a) + (b)
FY19 – Organic revenue growth and ROCE
The organic revenue growth and ROCE calculations are summarised below.
86.2
113.7
27.5
108.0
105.3
(2.7)
24.8
Minimum
Target
Maximum
Actual
Vesting % of
Maximum
Organic revenue growth
ROCE
6.1%
13.2%
11.0%
14.0%
15.8%
14.7%
9.6%
13.5%
36%
23%
The organic revenue growth result was below the target growth rate and was impacted by slower
growth rates in this fiscal year, driven by challenging economic conditions in several key geographies.
The ROCE target was introduced to ensure that management were incentivised to optimise the
returns on capital employed and was set as both a gateway for the EPS target and a performance
condition in its own right. The ROCE outcome of 13.5% was below target and was adversely impacted
by higher inventory holdings. This was partly due to safety stock that management held as the
manufacturing footprint was reduced in Korea and Mexico as part of the Transformation Program.
No adjustment was made for the higher inventory, but the Board did decide to adjust out the funding
impact of the $76.3m acquisitions so as not to inadvertently penalise management for acquisition
initiatives. Acquisition funding will be gradually phased in over three years so as not to penalise
management for targeting growth opportunities in this way.
LTI outcomes for KMP
The outcome for each Executive is shown in the table below:
Executive Director
Magnus R Nicolin
Other Executives
Neil Salmon
Steve Genzer2
Joe Kubicek2
Darryl Nazareth1
Date Award
Granted
Maximum
Value of PSRs
Granted (US$)
Number of
PSRs Vested
(Shares)
Number
of PSRs
Forfeited
(Shares)
11/08/2016
3,837,600
142,480
154,354
11/08/2016
1,537,169
11/08/2016
11/08/2016
11/08/2016
829,464
782,000
56,000
57,076
30,792
29,030
2,079
61,832
33,358
31,450
2,252
1. Darryl Nazareth LTI award relates to the pro rated portion of the LTI award for the three months after becoming a KMP.
2. Steve Genzer and Joe Kubicek ceased to be KMP on 30 April 2019. The remuneration information disclosed in this report
is for 12 months ended 30 June 2019.
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LTI design
FY19–21 Plan – There were no changes in FY19. It is worth noting, however, that future awards (i.e. from
FY20–22 Plan) will no longer attract any discount for foregone dividends and so will be directly set by
the prevailing share price at the time of the issue.
LTI – awards granted
during the year
Annual awards granted will vest after three years subject to the achievement of the performance
conditions and continued service.
LTI awards are entirely in the form of Performance Share Rights (PSRs). Executives are eligible
to participate in the LTI Plan.
How awards will vest:
Base
Salary
x
Maximum
Award
(% of Salary)
÷
Share Price
at Grant
=
Number
of Awards
Granted
How awards will vest:
Number
of Awards
Granted
x
Business
Performance
Metrics
x
Share Price
on Vesting
=
Value of
Awards on
Vesting
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For FY19–21 Plan the LTI awards were as follows:
Executive
CEO
CFO1
Other Executives
Minimum LTI
(% of Base
Salary)2
Maximum LTI
(% of Base
Salary)
0%
0%
0%
360%
300%
200%
1. Applicable to Neil Salmon in his previous role as CFO.
2. LTI bonus opportunity for Ansell executives begins at 0% achievement, which is more challenging in comparison
to most peer companies where achieving the minimum performance condition earns a threshold incentive outcome.
Performance metrics
Performance measures for FY19–21 Plan awards
Weighting
Minimum Hurdle (0% Vesting)
Performance Measure
and Weighting
EPS growth (also subject to
ROCE gateway in year three)
Organic revenue growth
ROCE
1/3rd
1/3rd
1/3rd
12.5% growth by year three
(4% Compound Annual
Growth Rate – CAGR)
6.1% growth by year three
(2% Compound Annual
Growth Rate – CAGR)
Maximum Hurdle
(100% Vesting)
33.1% growth
by year three
(10% CAGR)
15.8% growth
by year three
(5% CAGR)
14.0% in year three 15.5% in year three
The LTI metrics reflect the business strategy of maximising sustainable growth organically and through
acquisitions aligned with leadership as a safety solutions company. Growth will be measured against
FY18 continuing operations at constant currency. The ROCE gateway to EPS achievement for the
FY19–21 plan was set at the same level as the minimum performance condition for ROCE (i.e.14.0%).
However the plan design also allows for the ROCE gateway to EPS achievement to be set at a different
level to the minimum ROCE performance condition.
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Other policy issues
Board discretion
Change of control
(a) HRC policy covers individual material items including restructuring charges, acquisitions, divestments,
equity capital issuance and repurchase. Discretion may be exercised when events or accounting
rules create a favourable or unfavourable effect on earnings for a single year that may cause a
misalignment between incentive outcomes and shareholder value creation.
(b) As described on pages 50 and 51, the Board exercised its discretion to exclude several items from
statutory reported results for the purpose of determining incentive outcomes.
On a change of control, the Board has discretion to vest some or all of the LTI awards, but, unless
it uses its discretion, awards will vest as if the applicable performance condition has met the
mid-point level of performance (and without time pro rating). In exercising this discretion, the Board
will consider all relevant circumstances, including performance against the various measures and
conditions for the part period up to the change of control event and the portion of the performance
period that has expired. Any restricted ordinary shares under the STI will become unrestricted
ordinary shares, unless the Board determines otherwise.
Recovery and withholding
The recovering and withholding provisions are consistent across both STI and LTI. The Board can claw
back incentives to cover the following events:
(a) Material misstatement of the financial statements
(b) Misconduct
(c) Error in calculation of the performance condition
(d) Serious reputational damage to the Group
Leaver treatment
(a) If an Executive ceases his or her employment with Ansell at any time prior to the end of the
performance period, the Executive shall not be entitled to any STI payment. However, the HRC
may, in its sole discretion, pay a pro rated award in certain circumstances, such as death, disablement,
retirement, or other approved situations.
(b) If an Executive ceases his or her employment with Ansell at any time prior to the end of the
vesting period, the Executive shall not be entitled to any LTI award. However, the Board may, in
its sole discretion, pay either a full or a pro rated award in certain circumstances, such as death,
disability, retirement, or any other reason approved by the Board. The Board has, in very limited
circumstances, exercised its discretion to enable such schemes to remain on foot after the
departure of Senior Executives.
Section 5 – Statutory Information
Executive Service Agreements
Chief Executive Officer
Magnus Nicolin was recruited as a US-based Executive and his contract reflects this. He has subsequently relocated to Belgium
and there has been no substantial change to the terms and conditions of his contract. He is engaged by the Group under an
agreement that:
• does not specify a fixed term of engagement;
• provides that the Group may terminate the CEO’s engagement upon giving 12 months’ notice or payment in lieu and may terminate
immediately in the case of wilful misconduct;
• provides that in certain circumstances, such as a material diminution of responsibility or the CEO ceasing to be the most Senior
Executive of Ansell, the CEO may be entitled to a payment equivalent to 12 months’ base salary;
• requires the CEO to give the Group at least six months’ notice of termination of services; and
• in order to protect the Group’s business interests, prohibits the CEO from engaging in any activity that would compete with the
Group for a period of 12 months following termination of his engagement for any reason.
The agreement entered into with the CEO has been drafted to comply with the Corporations Act 2001 regarding the payment
of benefits.
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Neil Salmon was recruited as a US-based Executive and his contract reflects this. He has subsequently relocated to Belgium and
there has been no substantial change to the terms and conditions of his contract. His services are engaged by the Group for an
unlimited duration. He is entitled to a separation fee upon termination by the Group (other than for gross misconduct) equal to
12 months’ base salary plus certain other contractual entitlements. He is required to give the Group six months’ prior notice of
termination of services.
Steve Genzer was a KMP based in the United States and employed ‘at will’ and as such, his service agreement did not specify a fixed
term of employment. He was entitled to a severance fee equal to 12 month’s base salary assuming a termination for any reason other
than resignation, performance issues or cause.
Joe Kubicek was a KMP based in the United States and was employed on an ‘at-will’ basis. He was entitled to a severance fee equal
to 12 month’s base salary assuming a termination for any reason other than resignation, performance issues or cause.
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in LTI awards still on foot on a pro-rata basis. The outcomes of these awards will be tested in due course with other recipients.
Zubair Javeed is a Belgium-based Executive whose agreement does not specify a fixed term of employment. He is entitled to a
severance fee equal to 12 month’s base salary assuming a termination for any reason other than resignation, performance issues
or cause.
Darryl Nazareth was domiciled in Malaysia and transferred to the US from July 2019 as part of his new responsibilities. He is employed
‘at will’ and, as such, his service agreement does not specify a fixed term of employment. He is entitled to a severance fee equal to
12 months’ base salary assuming a termination for any reason other than resignation, performance issues or cause.
Securities Trading Policy
Ansell’s Securities Trading Policy (formerly the Share Trading Policy) outlines the law relating to insider trading and details the Company’s
requirements with regards to dealings in Ansell securities. The policy applies to all Directors and employees, and aims to prevent the
misuse (or perceived misuse) of sensitive information and ensure compliance with insider trading laws. The policy can be found on
the Ansell website at www.ansell.com.
Shareholder Alignment
Mandatory Shareholding Requirements
To encourage alignment with shareholder interests, the Company adopted mandatory shareholding requirements, known as the
Share Purchasing Policy. This policy requires Directors and Executives to purchase a multiple of their fee/base salary in Ansell shares
over a 10-year period. The current requirement is:
• CEO: 3 x base salary
• Executives: 1 x base salary
• Non-Executive Directors: 2 x annual Director fees,
to be achieved by 2023 or within 10 years of becoming a Director or Executive if appointed after 2013.
Vested but unexercised awards are included in the target assessment. Unvested equity rights held pursuant to the incentive plans
are not included in the target assessment.
Voluntary Share Purchase Plan
Ansell has developed a mechanism to enable Directors and Executives to regularly purchase Ansell shares, known as the Voluntary
Share Purchase Plan (VSPP). While optional, the VSPP facilitates compliance with the Share Purchasing Policy, while complying with
the Securities Trading Policy and ASX Listing Rules.
Under the VSPP, a pre-agreed amount of Ansell shares (by value) are acquired monthly on the ASX through a trustee company at
the prevailing market price and are transferred into the name of the applicable Executive/Director, but are subject to a restriction
on dealing until the Executive/Director ceases to hold office.
Shares were purchased on market (at no discount) on behalf of the Directors throughout FY19 pursuant to the VSPP (as shown in the
current shareholding table on page 56).
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Current Shareholding
The table below details the movement of shares held by each KMP and the progress of each KMP during FY19 in achieving their
respective share ownership goals in accordance with the mandatory shareholder requirements set out in the Share Purchasing Policy
detailed on page 55.
Held at 1 July
(or Date
Appointed KMP)
VSPP
Purchases9
Other
Purchases
Awarded
During
the Year
Net Movement
Due to Other
Changes
Held at
30 June
% of Share
Ownership
Goal Met10
Target
Year to
Comply
Target Year
Projected
to Comply
Non-Executive Directors
G L L Barnes
FY19
FY18
J A Bevan
FY19
FY18
R J Bell1
FY19
FY18
W P Day
FY19
FY18
L Desjardins
FY19
FY18
M T Peterson
FY19
FY18
W G Reilly2
FY19
FY18
C M Stercken3
FY19
FY18
C Y Yan4
FY19
FY18
Executive Director
M R Nicolin
FY19
FY18
Other Executives
N Salmon
FY19
FY18
Z Javeed5
FY19
FY18
D Nazareth6
FY19
FY18
S Genzer7
FY19
FY18
J Kubicek8
FY19
FY18
68,116
63,478
26,017
18,728
19,847
18,740
29,707
28,838
6,711
4,230
23,647
23,647
40,202
39,464
860
–
–
n/a
266,239
251,783
39,556
35,689
–
n/a
4,100
n/a
20,919
20,185
70,828
70,546
3,997
2,138
1,044
559
694
1,107
134
869
4,956
2,481
–
–
–
–
1,856
860
629
n/a
–
–
–
–
–
n/a
–
n/a
–
–
–
–
–
2,500
–
6,730
–
–
352
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
500
–
–
n/a
–
–
–
–
–
n/a
–
n/a
–
–
–
–
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
9,094
738
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
88,719
14,456
15,490
3,867
–
n/a
6,258
n/a
9,088
734
7,600
282
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
n/a
(89,028)
–
–
–
–
n/a
–
n/a
–
–
–
–
72,113
68,116
27,061
26,017
n/a
19,847
30,193
29,707
11,667
6,711
23,647
23,647
49,296
40,202
3,216
860
629
n/a
265,930
266,239
55,046
39,556
–
n/a
10,358
n/a
n/a
20,919
n/a
70,828
193%
162%
138%
140%
n/a
108%
151%
162%
60%
41%
122%
129%
284%
264%
19%
5%
4%
n/a
149%
157%
169%
124%
0%
n/a
42%
n/a
n/a
92%
n/a
311%
2023
2023
2023
2023
n/a
2023
2023
2023
2025
2025
2023
2023
2027
2027
2027
2027
2029
n/a
COMPLY
COMPLY
COMPLY
COMPLY
n/a
COMPLY
COMPLY
COMPLY
2021
2023
COMPLY
COMPLY
COMPLY
COMPLY
2025
2028
2024
n/a
2023
2023
COMPLY
COMPLY
2023
2023
2029
n/a
2024
n/a
n/a
2023
n/a
2024
COMPLY
COMPLY
2029
n/a
2021
n/a
n/a
2019
n/a
COMPLY
1. Ronald Bell retired from the Ansell Board of Directors with effect from 18 October 2018. His closing balance disclosed above is as at his retirement date
of 18 October 2018.
2. William Reilly was appointed as a Non-Executive Director on 20 October 2017. The shares awarded in FY19 relate to the FY16 LTIP award in respect to his
prior employment as an Executive at Ansell.
3. Christina Stercken was appointed as a Non-Executive Director on 20 October 2017.
4. Christine Yan was appointed as a Non-Executive Director on 1 April 2019.
5. Zubair Javeed became a KMP on 29 April 2019.
6. Darryl Nazareth became a KMP on 1 April 2019.
7. Steve Genzer ceased to be a KMP on 30 April 2019.
8. Joe Kubicek ceased to be a KMP on 30 April 2019.
9. Purchases made under the Voluntary Share Purchase Plan (see page 55).
10. The percentage of ownership goals met are based upon a multiple of an individual’s base pay or Director’s fees (as applicable). Calculation uses base pay
at 30 June 2019.
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Equity Instruments
The table below details the movement in the number of Performance Share Rights (PSRs) over ordinary shares of Ansell Limited held
by the CEO and Other Executive KMPs during the 2019 financial year.
Held at
1 July or Date
Appointed
PSRs Granted
During the
Year1,8
PSRs Vested
During
the Year7
PSRs Lapsed/
Forfeited
During
the Year
Performance Share Rights
Magnus Nicolin
FY19
FY18
Neil Salmon
FY19
FY18
Zubair Javeed2,3
FY19
FY18
Darryl Nazareth4
FY19
FY18
Steve Genzer5
FY19
FY18
Joe Kubicek6
FY19
FY18
739,680
732,064
248,646
195,308
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n/a
108,860
n/a
136,068
108,538
126,000
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739,680
306,090
248,646
50,000
n/a
203,089
233,602
(88,719)
(120,525)
–
(225,986)
93,976
93,206
50,000
n/a
39,206
n/a
58,796
50,484
59,198
47,596
(15,490)
–
n/a
n/a
(6,258)
n/a
(9,088)
–
(7,600)
–
(21,042)
(39,868)
n/a
n/a
(8,502)
133,306
n/a
n/a
(12,346)
(22,954)
(10,324)
(20,538)
173,430
136,068
167,274
126,000
1. PSRs were granted during FY19 pursuant to the FY19 LTI Plan, with the exception of a PSR grant to Zubair Javeed (see footnote 3). The fair values and factors
and assumptions used in determining the fair values of the PSRs applicable for FY19 are summarised in the table below. For completeness, FY18 and FY17 fair
values are also included. For FY20 onwards, the allocation of PSRs are to be calculated by way of a purely ‘face value’ methodology.
2. Zubair Javeed became a KMP on 29 April 2019.
3. Zubair Javeed was granted 50,000 Performance Share Rights as part of his sign-on bonus, which will vest on the second anniversary of his start date at Ansell.
4. Darryl Nazareth became a KMP on 1 April 2019.
5. Steve Genzer ceased to be a KMP on 30 April 2019.
6. Joe Kubicek ceased to be a KMP on 30 April 2019.
7. PSRs vested during FY19 pursuant to the FY16 LTI Plan.
8. Mr WG Reilly, a current Non-executive Director and former Senior Executive of the Company, held 42,819 (recorded at target) PSRs at the beginning of FY19
attributable to LTI grants in FY16 and FY17, at the time that he was an Executive. 9,094 PSRs originally allocated in FY16 vested during the year (and 1,630 lapsed)
following testing against the applicable performance conditions (see page 56). One share in Ansell was allocated to Mr Reilly in relation to each PSR that vested.
Pursuant to the terms of the LTI, no amount was payable by Mr Reilly for the shares allocated. As at 30 June 2019, Mr Reilly continued to hold 32,095 PSRs
(recorded at target) originally allocated in FY17 and that were tested following the end of FY19.
* Grants are recorded at maximum.
FY17 LTIP PSRs
FY18 LTIP PSRs
FY19 LTIP PSRs
Grant Date
Vesting Date
Fair Value
11/08/2016
30/06/2019
08/08/2017
30/06/2020
14/08/2018
30/06/2021
A$17.95
A$20.41
A$25.57
Share Price
on Grant
Date
A$19.49
A$22.01
A$27.86
Risk Free
Interest Rate
Dividend
Yield
n/a
n/a
n/a
2.85%
2.60%
2.98%
Awards that do not vest at vesting date automatically lapse.
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Executive Statutory Remuneration
Base
Salary1
Retirement
Benefits2
Termination
Benefits
Other3
Cash
Restricted
Shares
Cash
Equity
2019 Total
Earnings
STI4
LTI5
US$ Name
Year
Executive Director
Magnus R Nicolin
2019 1,066,000
376,781
2018 1,066,000
508,088
Other Executives
Neil Salmon
2019
581,401
62,607
2018
585,450
54,460
–
–
–
–
150,478 1,199,250
23,203
155,065
910,830
–
30,019
438,199
12,860
–
–
–
1,745,986 4,561,698
2,565,744 5,205,727
736,979 1,862,065
29,609
346,114
– 195,888
738,824 1,950,345
Steve Genzer6
2019
427,174
44,992
498,349
2018
424,064
48,383
–
Joe Kubicek7
2019
430,100
37,824
493,223
2018
426,842
42,501
Zubair Javeed8
2019
102,621
9,031
2018
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–
Darryl Nazareth9
2019
103,686
9,285
Anthony Lopez10
Jeyan Heper11
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2019
2018
2019
2018
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–
–
–
15,259
2,045
–
–
46,954
5,192
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–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
210,971
157,296
212,416
152,782
310,809
–
–
–
14,158
42,853
–
–
114
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12,925
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
422,758 1,604,244
172,398
409,620 1,211,761
–
410,047 1,583,610
– 144,160
372,277 1,138,562
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
422,461
–
79,951
249,933
–
–
–
–
106,967
127,633
252,018
–
–
–
79,213
55,548
199,832
1. Base salary includes the salary earned by the individual in FY19. The increases in base salary for Executives are based on performance and external
benchmarking of similar positions in the jurisdictions in which the Executives are based. Thus, the CEO did not receive any pay increase in FY19, while
the Other Executives’ pay increases ranged from 0% to 2%. Mr Salmon is remunerated in Euros and the US$ reduction above reflects translation impacts.
2. Retirement benefits includes all the retirement benefits earned by the individual in FY19. Mr Nicolin’s retirement benefits are based on his base salary plus
prior year STI achievement and will vary from year to year.
3. Other includes the cost to the Company of cash benefits such as motor vehicle, expatriation and relocation expenses, insurance, expat tax equalisation
payments and other amounts. Mr Javeed’s other benefits include his sign-on bonus, which includes cash and accrued Performance Share Rights that will
vest on the second anniversary from 28 April 2019.
4. 2019 STI represents amounts payable under the 2019 Short Term Incentive Plan.
5. 2019 LTI includes amounts provided in respect of the Group’s LTI Plans.
6. Steve Genzer ceased to be a KMP on 30 April 2019. The remuneration information disclosed in this report is for 12 months ended 30 June 2019.
Termination payments include entitlements payable pursuant to Mr Genzer’s employment agreement in addition to unused leave entitlements
at 30 June 2019.
7.
Joe Kubicek ceased to be a KMP on 30 April 2019. The remuneration information disclosed in this report is for 12 months ended 30 June 2019.
Termination payments include entitlements payable pursuant to Mr Kubicek’s employment agreement in addition to unused leave entitlements
at 30 June 2019.
8. Zubair Javeed was appointed as CFO and became a KMP on 29 April 2019.
9. Darryl Nazareth was appointed as President of the Healthcare GBU and become a KMP on 1 April 2019. Mr Nazareth’s renumeration information disclosed
in this report only relates to the period after 1 April 2019.
10. Ceased to be a KMP on 15 July 2017.
11. Left the Company on 31 August 2017.
12. FY18 cash awards under the LTI are a legacy arrangement for Executives other than the CEO and have not been available since the F17 LTI grant.
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Policy and Approach
Overview of policy
(a) Structured with a fixed fee component only.
(b) Fees are not linked to the performance of Ansell, so that independence and impartiality are maintained.
(c) Director fees are paid in US dollars; however, Directors may elect to be paid in their local currencies
(subject to applicable currency exchange rates).
(d) Board and Committee fees are set by reference to a number of relevant considerations including:
• accountabilities and responsibilities attaching to the role of Director;
• time commitment expected of Directors;
• fees paid by peer companies;
• independent advice received from external advisers;
• the global nature of our businesses (to ensure that the Directors’ fee attracts and retains the
best international Directors); and
• the requirement to travel internationally to familiarise oneself with international operations
and for required meetings.
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Current aggregate fee pool for Non-Executive Directors of US$1,600,000. Approved by shareholders at the
2014 AGM. The fee pool in US$ reflects the fact that business operations are run from outside Australia.
Base fees for 2019
Fees for Non-Executive Directors during FY19 were as follows:
Base Fees (Board)
Non-Executive Chairman
US$320,000 (inclusive of Committee fees)
Non-Executive Deputy Chairman
US$160,000 (inclusive of Committee fees)
Non-Executive Director
US$116,500
Committee Fees
Committee Chair
Committee Member
Audit & Compliance Committee
US$30,000
HR Committee
CSR & Risk Committee
Governance Committee*
US$30,000
US$30,000
US$12,000
US$12,000
US$12,000
US$6,000
*
Fees for Governance Committee membership are incorporated in HR Committee fees. Where a member of the Governance
Committee is not a member of the HR Committee, a pro rated fee is paid.
Directors are permitted to be paid additional fees for special duties, including fees paid for serving
on ad hoc projects or transaction-focused committees.
Directors are entitled to be reimbursed for all business-related expenses, including travel expenses
incurred performing their duties.
A travel allowance of US$15,000 per annum is paid to each Non-Executive Director, which is in addition
to the above fees.
Superannuation contributions are made on behalf of the Non-Executive Directors at a rate of 9.5% as
required by Australian law. For non-Australian-based Directors, these payments are pro rated for the
period of time spent in Australia. The Directors’ fees above are inclusive of any superannuation payments
payable by law.
FY20 – no fee change for FY20.
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Non-executive Directors’ Statutory Remuneration
Details of Non-Executive Directors’ remuneration are set out in the following table:
Non-executive Directors
G L L Barnes (Chairman)
J A Bevan (Deputy Chairman)
R J S Bell3
L D Crandall4
W P Day
L Desjardins
M T Peterson
W G Reilly5,6
C M Stercken7,8
C Y Yan9
Total Non-executive Directors’ remuneration
Year
FY19
FY18
FY19
FY18
FY19
FY18
FY19
FY18
FY19
FY18
FY19
FY18
FY19
FY18
FY19
FY18
FY19
FY18
FY19
FY19
FY18
Directors’ Fees1
Superannuation2
335,000
335,000
159,817
159,817
57,737
170,983
–
55,122
159,361
158,448
167,221
153,722
173,211
171,369
151,241
105,973
155,241
115,046
38,875
1,397,704
1,425,480
–
–
15,183
15,183
96
2,517
–
887
15,139
15,052
279
1,778
289
2,131
259
1,652
259
1,579
–
31,504
40,779
Total
335,000
335,000
175,000
175,000
57,833
173,500
–
56,009
174,500
173,500
167,500
155,500
173,500
173,500
151,500
107,625
155,500
116,625
38,875
1,429,208
1,466,259
1. Directors’ fees include base and Committee fees plus travel allowances less superannuation (see footnote (2) below). All fees are expressed in US$.
Due to changes to Committee fees in FY19, the fees differ between FY18 and FY19 (refer to the Report by the Directors for further information). The
methodology of converting the fees into the base currency of the Directors has not changed.
2. Superannuation contributions are made on behalf of the Non-Executive Directors at a rate of 9.5% as required by Australian law. For non-Australian-based
Directors, these payments are pro rated for the period of time spent in Australia.
3. Mr Bell retired from the Board on 18 October 2018 and his Director’s fees and associated entitlements reflect a part-year entitlement up to his retirement
date in FY19.
4. Mr Crandall retired from the Board on 20 October 2017 and his Director’s fees and associated entitlements reflect a part-year entitlement up to his
retirement date in FY18.
5. Mr W Reilly was appointed on 20 October 2017 and his Director’s fees and associated entitlements reflect a part-year entitlement in FY18 from the date
of his appointment.
6. Prior to Mr Reilly’s appointment as a Non-executive Director, Mr Reilly was paid US$10,958 in consideration of various preparatory work in relation to his
role as a Director (including attendance at various meetings with Directors and management) before his commencement as a Director. This payment was
made in October 2017. Furthermore, the amount shown within the table excludes $553,060 (equivalent to 30,811 PSRs at their grant date fair value) entitled
to Mr W Reilly and vested during FY19 pursuant to the FY17 LTI Plan. Mr W Reilly earned these PSRs during his employment as an Executive at Ansell and prior
to his appointment as a Non-executive Director on 20 October 2017.
7.
Mrs C Stercken was appointed on 20 October 2017 and her Director’s fees and associated entitlements reflect a part-year entitlement in FY18 from the date
of her appointment.
8. Prior to Mrs Stercken’s appointment as a Non-executive Director, Mrs Stercken was paid two payments of US$10,958 each in consideration of various
preparatory work in relation to her role as a Director (including attendance at various meetings with Directors and management) before her commencement
as a Director. These payments were made in September and October 2017.
9. Ms Y Yan was appointed on 1 April 2019 and her Director’s fees and associated entitlements reflect a part-year entitlement in FY19 from the date of her
appointment. Ms Yan did not attend any meetings in Australia and was therefore not affected by footnote (2) above relating to superannuation.
The composition of the Committees is summarised in the Report by the Directors.
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Section 7 – Group Performance and Remuneration Outcomes
Group Performance
The five-year performance history of the Group is summarised below.
Total Group Statutory Results
Continuing Operations
2015
US$m
2016
US$m
2017
US$m
2018
US$m
2019
US$m
2018
Adjusted3
US$m
2019
Adjusted3
US$m
1,645.1
1,572.8
1,599.7
1,547.5
1,499.0
1,489.8
1,499.0
245.3
187.5
236.7
159.1
217.8
147.7
557.0
484.3
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Income Statement
Sales
EBIT
Profit for the period attributable to Ansell shareholders
Share information
Basic Earnings Per Share (US cents)
122.5
105.1
100.1
336.8
82.6
Dividends per share1 (US cents)
43.0
43.5
44.0
45.5
46.75
Ansell share price (A$)
24.09
18.17
22.68
27.19
26.854
Cumulative Total Shareholder Return (TSR)2
Ansell TSR Performance
140%
120%
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
June 12
June 13
June 14
June 15
June 16
June 17
June 18
June 19
STI/LTI Payouts as Percentage of Maximum
CEO Incentive Outcomes
STI (% of maximum)
LTI (% of maximum)
FY14
49%
82%
FY15
36%
50%
FY16
29%
0%
FY17
67%
0%
FY18
37%
42%
FY19
51%
48%
1. Dividends have been declared in US$ since Ansell adopted the US$ as its reporting currency in FY14.
2. Cumulative Total Shareholder Return (TSR) is the cumulative financial return that an investor received from holding shares in Ansell, assuming dividends
paid are reinvested in Ansell shares. It is expressed as a cumulative percentage change from a starting value at 1 July 2012 and finishing on 30 June 2019.
3. Adjusted results are continuing operations adjusted for Transformation and other one-off costs.
4. Share price is at 28 June 2019.
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Section 8 – Governance
Role of the Human Resources Committee
Board
The Board is responsible for:
• defining Ansell’s remuneration strategy; and
• determining the structure and quantum of remuneration for the CEO
and Other Executives that support and drive the achievement of Ansell’s
strategic objectives.
The Board has an overarching discretion with respect to the awards given
under Ansell’s incentive plans.
>
HRC
The HRC is delegated responsibility by the Board to review and make
recommendations on the remuneration policy, strategy and structure
for Ansell’s Board members, the CEO and Other Executives.
The HRC has in place a process of engaging and seeking independent advice
from external remuneration advisers and ensures remuneration recommendations
in relation to Other Executives are free from undue influence by management.
>
Management
Provides information relevant to remuneration decisions and makes
recommendations to the HRC.
Obtains remuneration information from external advisers to assist the
HRC (i.e. market data, legal advice, accounting advice, tax advice).
>
Consultation with shareholders
and other stakeholders
>
Remuneration consultants
and other external advisers
• Provide independent advice,
information and recommendations
relevant to remuneration decisions.
• In performing its duties and making
recommendations to the Board,
the Chairman of the HRC seeks
independent advice from external
advisers on various remuneration-
related matters.
• Any advice or recommendations
provided by external advisers are
used to assist the Board – they do
not substitute for the Board and
HRC process.
Remuneration consultants
and other external advisers
• Management may seek its own
independent advice with respect to
information and recommendations
relevant to remuneration decisions.
>
>
External Consultants
During the year, the HRC engaged KPMG-3dc to provide an Australian market practice perspective on management’s international
remuneration proposals, disclosure in the Remuneration Report and to provide regular updates on Australian regulatory and
market trends.
During FY18 and FY19, the HRC engaged PwC to review variable pay strategy and incentive plan design. The Committee agreed
to defer making any determination on incentive plan changes until FY21.
During FY19, the HRC engaged FIT to provide independent advice on remuneration.
Shareholder Engagement
The HRC maintains a regular dialogue with major shareholders, relevant institutional investor bodies and proxy advisers. The views
and opinions expressed are considered when determining remuneration. The HRC monitors trends and developments in corporate
governance and market practice to ensure the structure of Executive remuneration remains appropriate. The HRC would undertake
a consultation process in advance of any material changes to the remuneration policy.
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Board means the Board of Directors of Ansell Limited.
Capex is an abbreviation for capital expenditure and means the payments for property, plant and equipment (PP&E) and intangibles
less the proceeds from sale of PP&E.
CAGR means Compound Average Growth Rate, which as used in this document measures the average year over year growth
rate of a financial metric over the specified time period.
Constant currency refer to page 3 of this Report.
Corporations Act means the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).
EBIT means all profits of Ansell before taking into account interest and income taxes.
EBITDA means EBIT before Depreciation and Amortisation.
EMEA means Europe, Middle East and Africa.
EPS means Earnings Per Share, which means the portion of Ansell’s profit that is allocated to each outstanding ordinary fully paid share.
Executive or Group Executive in this Report refers to the CEO and Other Executives.
FY16 means the 2016 financial year commencing on 1 July 2015 and ending on 30 June 2016. FY17 means the 2017 financial year
commencing on 1 July 2016 and ending on 30 June 2017. FY18 means the 2018 financial year commencing on 1 July 2017 and ending
on 30 June 2018. FY19 means the 2019 financial year commencing on 1 July 2018 and ending on 30 June 2019.
HRC means the Human Resources Committee of the Board.
KMP means the Key Management Personnel of Ansell, which comprises all Directors (Executive and Non-executive) and those
Executives who have authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Group.
Long Term Incentive (LTI) means the Ansell Long Term Incentive Plan, which is subject to the rules of the Ansell Long Term Incentive
Plan as periodically approved by the Board.
Operating cash flow as referred to in the Remuneration Report means pre tax paid net receipts from customers per the Consolidated
Statement of Cash Flows, excluding transformation cash paid and discontinued operations and adjusted for Capex (see above), and
interest received and paid (net interest).
Organic growth means the change in total revenue achieved by normal business activities such as customer base expansion or new
product development. It excludes the effects of corporate developments such as mergers, acquisitions, divestments and exiting lines
of business.
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Other Executives means the group of people who are KMP, but are not Non-Executive Directors or the CEO.
Profit Attributable means those profits of the Company that are available to the shareholders for distribution.
PSRs means Performance Share Rights.
Realised pay means the pay actually received/receivable by the Executive during the financial year, including salary, benefits,
STI in relation to the relevant financial year and any equity incentives that vested in relation to the completion of the relevant
financial year. Equity incentives were valued using the values of the shares determined as at the vesting date.
ROCE means Return on Capital Employed, which is the amount of EBIT returned as a percentage of the average funds that are employed
(both equity and debt used in the business). ROCE for remuneration outcomes is adjusted for acquisitions.
ROCE gateway means the ROCE required for the successful achievement of the relevant award.
Short Term Incentive Plan (STI) means the Ansell Short Term Incentive Plan, which is subject to the rules of the Ansell Short Term
Incentive Plan as periodically approved by the Board.
TSR means Total Shareholder Return, which means the total financial return that an investor receives from holding shares in Ansell,
assuming dividends paid are reinvested in Ansell shares.
TSR (A$) means Total Shareholder Return calculated in Australian dollars.
Working capital is the balance as defined in Note 7 to the financial statements.
WACC means the Weighted Average Cost of Capital, which is a calculation of the average cost to Ansell of the debt and equity capital
employed in the business.
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of Ansell Limited and Subsidiaries for the year ended 30 June 2019
Note
2019
US$m
2018
US$m
Continuing operations
Revenue
Sales revenue
Expenses
Cost of goods sold
Distribution
Selling, general and administration including restructuring and change in accounting estimate
3(b)
3(a)
4(a)
18(b)
1,499.0
1,489.8
(915.0)
(69.9)
(356.8)
(907.1)
(65.0)
(359.9)
(1,341.7)
(1,332.0)
(13.6)
143.7
(30.6)
113.1
–
113.1
111.7
1.4
113.1
(12.5)
145.3
(4.7)
140.6
345.6
486.2
484.3
1.9
486.2
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2019
US cents
2018
US cents
5
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5
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82.6
81.2
96.5
95.1
–
–
240.3
236.8
Total expenses, excluding financing costs
Net financing costs
Profit before income tax
Income tax expense
Profit from continuing operations
Discontinued operations
Profit from discontinued operations, net of tax
Profit for the period
Profit for the period is attributable to:
Ansell Limited shareholders
Non-controlling interests
Profit for the period
Earnings Per Share from continuing operations:
Basic Earnings Per Share
Diluted Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share from discontinued operations:
Basic Earnings Per Share
Diluted Earnings Per Share
The above Consolidated Income Statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
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Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
of Ansell Limited and Subsidiaries for the year ended 30 June 2019
Profit for the period
Other comprehensive income
Items that will not be reclassified to the Income Statement:
Retained earnings
2019
US$m
113.1
2018
US$m
486.2
Remeasurement of defined benefit superannuation/post-retirement health benefit plans
Tax benefit/(expense) on items that may subsequently be reclassified to the Income Statement
Total items that will not be reclassified to the Income Statement
(1.5)
0.3
(1.2)
3.7
(2.2)
1.5
Items that may subsequently be reclassified to the Income Statement:
Foreign currency translation reserve
Net exchange differences on translation of financial statements of foreign subsidiaries
(10.7)
(26.4)
Hedging reserve
Movement in effective cash flow hedges for the year
Movement in time value of options for the year
Tax benefit/(expense) on items that may subsequently be reclassified to the Income Statement
Total items that may subsequently be reclassified to the Income Statement
Other comprehensive income for the period, net of tax
Total comprehensive income for the period
Attributable to:
Ansell Limited shareholders
Non-controlling interests
Total comprehensive income for the period
Attributable to Ansell Limited shareholders:
From continuing operations
From discontinued operations
Total comprehensive income for the period, attributable to Ansell Limited shareholders
The above Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
(5.5)
(0.5)
1.2
(15.5)
(16.7)
96.4
95.3
1.1
96.4
95.3
–
95.3
9.3
1.4
(2.8)
(18.5)
(17.0)
469.2
466.8
2.4
469.2
116.3
350.5
466.8
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of Ansell Limited and Subsidiaries for the year ended 30 June 2019
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Derivative financial instruments
Inventories
Other current assets
Assets held for sale
Total current assets
Non-current assets
Trade and other receivables
Derivative financial instruments
Property, plant and equipment
Intangible assets
Deferred tax assets
Retirement benefit assets
Other non-current assets
Total non-current assets
Total assets
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
Derivative financial instruments
Interest bearing liabilities
Provisions
Current tax liabilities
Liabilities held for sale
Total current liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Trade and other payables
Derivative financial instruments
Interest bearing liabilities
Provisions
Retirement benefit obligations
Deferred tax liabilities
Other non-current liabilities
Total non-current liabilities
Total liabilities
Net assets
Equity
Issued capital
Reserves
Retained profits
Total equity attributable to Ansell Limited shareholders
Non-controlling interests
Total equity
The above Consolidated Balance Sheet should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
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7(a)
15(c)
7(b)
18(c)
15(c)
8
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4(b)
12(a)
7(c)
15(d)
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18(c)
15(d)
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397.5
201.1
5.1
335.6
19.9
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2018
US$m
582.8
201.0
9.8
329.8
17.6
12.3
959.2
1,153.3
4.3
2.7
229.8
1,082.6
66.0
4.9
27.4
1,417.7
2,376.9
5.7
3.3
230.4
1,028.4
67.6
5.9
27.9
1,369.2
2,522.5
225.6
222.2
3.0
20.0
56.4
7.9
–
3.0
–
53.0
14.9
6.4
312.9
299.5
2.1
0.4
3.1
0.5
525.3
552.0
8.8
14.7
76.5
25.8
653.6
966.5
7.8
14.3
71.1
24.0
672.8
972.3
1,410.4
1,550.2
873.9
(85.5)
610.0
1,052.6
(82.0)
564.0
1,398.4
1,534.6
12.0
15.6
1,410.4
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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
of Ansell Limited and Subsidiaries for the year ended 30 June 2019
Total equity
Balance at the beginning of the financial year
Total comprehensive income for the period attributable to:
Ansell Limited shareholders
Non-controlling interests
Transactions with owners attributable to Ansell Limited shareholders:
Shares issued under Dividend Reinvestment Plan
Share buy-back
Share-based payments reserve
Dividends
Transactions with owners attributable to non-controlling interests:
Non-controlling interests of entities disposed
Dividends
Total equity at the end of the financial year
Share capital
Balance at the beginning of the financial year
Transactions with owners as owners:
Shares issued under Dividend Reinvestment Plan
Share buy-back
Balance at the end of the financial year
The above Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
2019
US$m
2018
US$m
1,550.2
1,228.7
95.3
1.1
466.8
2.4
2.4
(181.1)
9.3
(62.1)
(4.2)
(0.5)
2.7
(92.3)
10.4
(63.8)
(3.0)
(1.7)
1,410.4
1,550.2
1,052.6
1,142.2
2.4
(181.1)
873.9
2.7
(92.3)
1,052.6
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Share-based payments reserve
Balance at the beginning of the financial year
Transactions with owners as owners:
Charge to the Income Statement
Balance at the end of the financial year
Hedging reserve
Balance at the beginning of the financial year
Comprehensive income for the year:
Movement in effective cash flow hedges net of tax
Movement in time value of options net of tax
Balance at the end of the financial year
General reserve
Balance at the beginning of the financial year
Transfer (to)/from retained profits
Balance at the end of the financial year
Foreign currency translation reserve
Balance at the beginning of the financial year
Comprehensive income for the year:
Net exchange differences on translation of financial statements of foreign subsidiaries
Balance at the end of the financial year
Transactions with non-controlling interests
Balance at the beginning of the financial year
Transfer to retained profits
Balance at the end of the financial year
Fair value reserve
Balance at the beginning of the financial year
Transfer to retained profits
Balance at the end of the financial year
2019
US$m
2018
US$m
58.1
47.7
9.3
67.4
5.8
(5.3)
0.5
1.0
16.9
(5.9)
11.0
10.4
58.1
(2.1)
6.9
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2.6
(2.6)
–
(10.9)
–
(10.9)
2.6
–
2.6
Total reserves at the end of the financial year
(85.5)
(82.0)
Retained profits
Balance at the beginning of the financial year
Transfer to reserves
Comprehensive income for the period:
Net profit attributable to Ansell Limited shareholders
Remeasurement of defined benefit superannuation/post-retirement health benefit plans net of tax
Dividends paid
Balance at the end of the financial year
The above Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
564.0
(2.4)
111.7
(1.2)
(62.1)
610.0
146.9
(4.9)
484.3
1.5
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Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
of Ansell Limited and Subsidiaries for the year ended 30 June 2019
Cash flows related to operating activities
Receipts from customers
Payments to suppliers and employees
Net receipts from operations
Income taxes paid
Net cash provided by operating activities
Cash flows related to investing activities
Payments for businesses, net of cash acquired
Payments for property, plant, equipment and intangible assets
Proceeds/(payments) from the disposal of discontinued operations, net of cash disposed
and disposal costs
Income tax paid on the net gain on the disposal of discontinued operations
Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment
Net cash (used in)/provided by investing activities
Cash flows related to financing activities
Repayments of borrowings
Payments for share buy-back
Dividends paid – Ansell Limited shareholders
Dividends paid – Non-controlling interests
Interest received
Interest and financing costs paid
Net cash used in financing activities
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial year
Effect of movements in exchange rates on cash held
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year comprises:
Continuing operations
Discontinued operations
The above Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
Note
2019
US$m
2018
US$m
1,502.6
(1,288.7)
213.9
(25.0)
188.9
(75.5)
(43.6)
(4.4)
(0.3)
0.1
(123.7)
1,544.4
(1,355.2)
189.2
(35.6)
153.6
(1.0)
(45.7)
567.2
(44.0)
0.3
476.8
–
(170.9)
(181.1)
(59.7)
(0.5)
8.8
(20.9)
(253.4)
(188.2)
589.8
(4.1)
397.5
397.5
–
397.5
(92.3)
(61.1)
(1.7)
7.6
(22.2)
(340.6)
289.8
316.6
(16.6)
589.8
582.8
7.0
589.8
6(b)
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Notes to the Financial Statements
of Ansell Limited and Subsidiaries for the year ended 30 June 2019
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
General
Ansell Limited (‘the Company’) is a company domiciled in Australia. The Company and its subsidiaries (together referred to as the
‘Group’) is a global leader in protection solutions. The Group is a for-profit entity and designs, develops and manufactures a wide
range of hand, arm and body protection solutions and clothing and is organised around two Global Business Units (‘GBUs’) as detailed
in Note 2.
• Healthcare GBU
• Industrial GBU
Statement of Compliance
The Financial Report is a general purpose financial report that has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards
adopted by the Australian Accounting Standards Board (‘AASB’) and the Corporations Act 2001. The financial report of the Group also
complies with International Financial Reporting Standards and interpretations adopted by the International Accounting Standards
Board (‘IFRS’ or ‘IAS’).
The consolidated financial statements were authorised for issue by the Board of Directors on 12 August 2019.
Basis of Accounting
The Financial Report is presented in United States dollars and on the historical cost basis except that assets and liabilities in respect
of derivative financial instruments and available-for-sale financial assets are stated at their fair value. The Financial Report has been
prepared on a going concern basis, which assumes the continuity of normal operations.
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The Company is of a kind referred to in ASIC Corporations (Rounding in Financial/Directors’ Reports) Instrument 2016/191 and
in accordance with the Instrument, amounts in the Financial Report and Directors’ Report have been rounded off to the nearest
hundred thousand dollars, unless otherwise stated. A summary of the significant accounting policies of the Group is disclosed below.
The accounting policies have been applied consistently by all entities in the Group. The Group has adopted the following new
accounting standards, which had no significant impact on the Group’s financial statements. The Group has made no other changes
to the Group’s accounting polices during the financial year.
New Standards Adopted Effective 1 July 2018
The Group early adopted IFRS 9/AASB 9 Financial Instruments (2013) effective 1 July 2013 and adopted IFRS 9/AASB 9 Financial
Instruments (2014) effective 1 July 2018. The Group has adopted the practical expedient for low credit risk financial assets, which
allows the impairment of trade receivable balances to be measured on a 12-month expected credit loss (ECL) model. The Group’s
existing policy for determining the impairment of trade receivables by using ageing profiles of outstanding balances and applying an
expected default rate based on the historical default rate (which has been low), adjusted for forward looking estimates is consistent
with the ECL model. As such, the adoption of IFRS 9/AASB 9 Financial Instruments (2014) has not had a significant impact on the
Group’s accounting policies and practices.
The Group also adopted IFRS 15/AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers effective 1 July 2018. The Group’s primary source
of revenue is the supply of finished goods to its customers under trading terms, which is considered as the performance obligation
for revenue recognition. This performance obligation is achieved whereby control of the goods passes to the customer either at the
time of shipment or when the goods are received at the customer’s premises. As such, the Group’s sales are recognised at a point
in time. Customers may be offered various forms of rebates or other allowances, the levels of which are regularly monitored and
adjusted throughout the year where necessary.
The majority of these rebates and allowances are treated as a reduction to reported sales revenue. IFRS 15/AASB 15 Revenue from
Contracts with Customers also requires the disclosure of sales revenue disaggregated into categories that depict how the nature, amount,
timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows are affected by economic factors. Management believes that the disaggregation
of total sales revenue by GBU and geographical regions as presented in Note 2 Operating Segments satisfies this requirement.
The adoption of IFRS 15/AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers has not had a significant impact on the Group’s accounting
policies or practices.
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1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies continued
New Standards and Interpretations Not Yet Adopted
Certain new accounting standards and interpretations have been published that are not mandatory for 30 June 2019 reporting
and have not been early adopted by the Group. The most significant of these to the Group is IFRS 16/AASB 16 Leases.
IFRS 16/AASB 16 Leases was issued in January 2016 and is effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019.
The Group will adopt the standard effective 1 July 2019.
IFRS 16/AASB 16 introduces a single, on-balance sheet lease accounting model for lessees. A lessee recognises a right-of-use asset
representing its right to use the underlying asset and a lease liability representing its obligation to make lease payments. There are
recognition exemptions for short-term leases and leases of low-value items.
The Group will apply the modified retrospective approach as if IFRS 16/AASB 16 had always been applied with the cumulative effect of
adopting the new standard being recognised as an adjustment to opening equity as at 1 July 2019. Prior years’ comparative information
will not be adjusted under this method.
The Group has assessed the estimated impact that the initial application of IFRS 16/AASB 16 will have on its consolidated financial
statements and expects to recognise right-of-use assets in the range of $44m–$47m, and lease liabilities in the range of $49m–$51m
on 1 July 2019. Based on the Group’s lease portfolio and exchange and discount rates as at 30 June 2019, profit before income tax for
the next year is not expected to be materially impacted by the adoption of this standard.
Future operating cash inflows and financing cash outflows will increase as the repayment of the principal portion of the lease
liabilities and the annual interest cost will be classified as cash flows from financing activities.
Principles of Consolidation
The financial statements of the Group include the Company being the parent entity, and its subsidiaries.
The financial statements incorporate the assets and liabilities of all subsidiaries of the Company as at balance date and the results
of all subsidiaries for the year then ended. Subsidiaries are entities controlled by the Company. Control exists when the Company is
exposed to, or has rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through
its power over the entity.
Results of subsidiaries are included in the Income Statement from the date on which control commences and continue to be included
until the date control ceases to exist. The effects of all transactions between entities in the Group are eliminated in full. Non-controlling
interests in the results and equity of subsidiaries are shown separately in the Income Statement and Balance Sheet respectively.
Foreign Currency
Transactions
Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at the rate of exchange ruling on the date of each transaction. At balance date,
amounts payable and receivable in foreign currencies are converted at the rates of exchange ruling at that date, with any resultant
gain or loss recognised in the Income Statement except when deferred in equity as qualifying cash flow hedges.
Translation
The financial statements of overseas subsidiaries are maintained in their functional currencies and are converted to the Group’s
presentation currency as follows:
• assets and liabilities are translated at the rate of exchange as at balance date;
• income statements are translated at average exchange rates for the reporting period, which approximate the rates ruling at the dates
of the transactions; and
• all resultant exchange differences are recorded within equity in the foreign currency translation reserve.
When an overseas subsidiary is sold, the cumulative amount recognised in the foreign currency translation reserve relating to the
subsidiary is recognised in the Income Statement as part of the gain or loss on sale.
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The preparation of consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the
reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported period. The estimates and associated assumptions
are based on historical experience and various factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances and are reviewed
on an ongoing basis. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period,
or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.
The key estimates and assumptions that may have a significant impact on the financial statements are as follows:
Current Asset Provisions
In the course of normal trading activities, management uses its judgement in establishing the net realisable value of various elements
of working capital – principally inventory and accounts receivable. Provisions are established for obsolete or slow-moving inventories
and bad or doubtful receivables. The actual level of obsolete or slow moving inventories and bad or doubtful receivables in future
periods may be different from the provisions established and any such differences would affect future earnings of the Group. The factors
considered are detailed in Note 7.
Property, Plant and Equipment and Finite Life Intangible Assets
The Group’s property, plant and equipment and intangible assets, other than indefinite life intangible assets, are depreciated/amortised
on a straight-line basis over their useful economic lives. Management reviews the appropriateness of useful economic lives of assets
at least annually and any changes to useful economic lives may affect prospective depreciation rates and asset carrying values.
The useful economic lives are detailed in Note 8.
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The Group tests whether goodwill and brand names are impaired at least annually, or more frequently if events or changes in
circumstances indicate that their carrying values may be impaired, in accordance with the accounting policy on intangible assets.
The policy requires the use of assumptions in assessing the carrying values of cash generating units. These assumptions are detailed
in Note 9.
Income Tax
The Group operates in a number of tax jurisdictions and needs to consider their varying complexities, differing tax rules and the
changing tax environments. The Group has processes to assess and manage these issues including the use of external tax advisers.
The reviews undertaken to determine whether a deferred tax asset should be recognised in jurisdictions where unbooked tax losses
exist and in assessing the recoverability of booked tax losses involve the use of judgement and estimates in assessing the projected
future trading performances of relevant operations. These judgements and estimates are subject to risk and uncertainty, hence there
is a possibility that changes in circumstances will alter expectations, which may impact on the amount of the deferred tax asset in
respect of tax losses recognised on the Balance Sheet. In such circumstances the carrying amount of this asset may require adjustment
resulting in a corresponding credit or charge to the Income Statement.
Defined Benefit Superannuation Plans
Various actuarial assumptions are utilised in the determination of the Group’s defined benefit superannuation plan obligations.
These assumptions are detailed in Note 12.
Other Accounting Policies
Other accounting policies that summarise the measurement basis used and are relevant to an understanding of the financial statements
are provided throughout the notes to the financial statements.
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2. Segment Information
The Group comprises the following operating segments:
Healthcare GBU: surgical and examination gloves, healthcare safety devices and active infection prevention products for healthcare
professionals and patients and single-use industrial application gloves.
Industrial GBU: multi-use hand and body protection solutions for industrial worker environments and specialty applications.
2019
Sales revenue
Profit/(loss) before restructuring, asset impairment, net financing costs
and income tax expense
Restructuring and Transformation
Asset impairment
Net financing costs
Profit before income tax expense
Income tax expense
Profit after income tax
Non-controlling interests
Net profit attributable to Ansell Limited shareholders
Segment assets
Segment liabilities
Segment depreciation and amortisation
Segment capital expenditure
Operating Segments
Healthcare
US$m
Industrial
US$m
Unallocated
US$m
Total Group
US$m
795.3
703.7
–
1,499.0
115.3
(3.1)
–
–
112.2
98.7
(25.8)
(8.3)
–
64.6
(11.2)
(8.3)
–
(13.6)
(33.1)
1,014.2
109.2
14.6
16.4
825.2
115.7
18.3
22.7
537.5
741.6
5.3
4.5
202.8
(37.2)
(8.3)
(13.6)
143.7
(30.6)
113.1
(1.4)
111.7
2,376.9
966.5
38.2
43.6
Operating Segments
Healthcare
US$m
Industrial
US$m
Unallocated
US$m
Continuing
Operations
US$m
Discontinued
Operations
US$m
Total Group
US$m
774.3
715.5
–
1,489.8
57.7
1,547.5
2018
Sales revenue
Profit/(loss) before restructuring, change
in accounting estimate, gain on the sale of
business, net financing costs and income tax
expense
Restructuring and Transformation
Change in accounting estimate – development
costs
Gain on the sale of business
Net financing costs
120.1
(5.4)
(3.9)
–
–
86.9
(11.6)
(7.3)
–
–
Profit before income tax expense
110.8
68.0
Income tax expense
Profit after income tax
Non-controlling interests
Net profit attributable to Ansell Limited shareholders
(13.9)
(7.1)
–
–
(12.5)
(33.5)
193.1
(24.1)
(11.2)
–
(12.5)
145.3
(4.7)
140.6
(1.8)
138.8
2.3
–
(1.3)
398.2
–
399.2
(53.6)
345.6
(0.1)
345.5
195.4
(24.1)
(12.5)
398.2
(12.5)
544.5
(58.3)
486.2
(1.9)
484.3
Segment assets
Segment liabilities
Segment depreciation and amortisation
Segment capital expenditure
1,027.4
96.9
14.4
14.8
743.4
118.5
18.6
29.0
739.4
750.5
6.0
1.2
2,510.2
965.9
39.0
45.0
12.3
2,522.5
6.4
0.8
0.7
972.3
39.8
45.7
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Sales revenue is disclosed in the four geographical regions based on where the products are sold to external customers.
Assets (excluding goodwill, brand names and other intangibles) are allocated to the geographical regions in which the assets
are located.
Asia Pacific: manufacturing facilities in Malaysia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, China and Vietnam.
Europe, Middle East and Africa: manufacturing facilities in Lithuania and Portugal.
Latin America and Caribbean: manufacturing facility in Brazil.
North America: manufacturing facility in Mexico.
The table set out below summarises:
(i) Regional sales revenue from continuing operations.
(ii) Regional assets related to continuing operations.
Regions
Asia Pacific
Europe, the Middle East and Africa
Latin America and Caribbean
North America
Total regions
Sales Revenue
Regional Assets
2019
US$m
181.4
531.6
109.4
676.6
2018
US$m
183.7
550.2
106.5
649.4
1,499.0
1,489.8
2019
US$m
340.9
183.7
54.8
206.1
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172.4
51.5
224.4
774.0
Country of Domicile
The Company’s country of domicile is Australia. The sales revenue and assets for the Australian entities (reported within the Asia
Pacific region) are as follows:
(i) Sales revenue from continuing operations.
(ii) Assets related to continuing operations.
Sales revenue
Assets
2019
US$m
119.3
27.6
2018
US$m
125.7
39.4
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3. Profit Before Income Tax
(a) Profit Before Income Tax from Continuing Operations has been Arrived
at after Charging/(Crediting) the Following Items
This table summaries expenses by nature from continuing operations:
Interest expense
Other financing costs
Interest income
Net financing costs
Bad debts written off
Provision for impairment of trade receivables – recognised
Net bad debts expense and provision for impairment of trade debtors
Wages and salaries
Increase in provision for employee entitlements
Defined contribution superannuation plan expense
Defined benefit superannuation plan expense
Equity settled share-based payments expense
Employee benefits expense
Research and development costs
Net foreign exchange (gain)/loss
Loss on the sale of property, plant and equipment
Operating lease rentals
Write-down in value of inventories
(b) Transformation and Change in Accounting Estimate
The following table summarises the impact on the profit before income tax of:
(i) Transformation initiative announced on 20 July 2017; and
(ii) change in accounting estimate effective 1 July 2017.
Continuing operations
Selling, general and administration
Restructuring – Transformation initiative
Asset impairment (property, plant and equipment) – Transformation initiative
Change in accounting estimate – development costs
Discontinued operations
Selling, general and administration
Change in accounting estimate – development costs
(c) Recognition and Measurement
2019
US$m
2018
US$m
18.9
2.5
(7.8)
13.6
0.1
0.7
0.8
223.5
14.1
11.7
2.3
9.3
260.9
12.2
(6.8)
0.4
29.6
6.0
20.1
4.1
(11.7)
12.5
0.1
3.7
3.8
231.3
15.1
14.3
3.0
10.4
274.1
15.8
6.3
–
28.1
3.0
2019
US$m
2018
US$m
37.2
8.3
–
24.1
–
11.2
–
1.3
Sales Revenue
Sales revenue is revenue from contracts with customers and is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable,
net of returns, trade discounts and allowances. External sales are recognised when the control of the goods have been transferred to
the buyer and can be measured reliably.
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(a) Income Tax Expense
2019
US$m
2018
US$m
Prima facie income tax calculated at 30% (2018: 30%) on profit before income tax
43.1
43.6
Reduced taxation arising from:
Investment and export incentive allowances
Impact of transformation costs
Impact of US tax reform on net deferred tax balances
Net lower overseas tax rates
Recognition/utilisation of previously unbooked tax losses
Other permanent differences
Income tax expense attributable to profit before income tax
Income tax expense attributable to profit before income tax is made up of:
Current year income tax
Deferred income tax attributable to:
Increase/(decrease) in deferred tax liability
Decrease/(increase) in deferred tax asset
Income tax expense/(benefit) recognised in other comprehensive income
Remeasurement of defined benefit superannuation/post-retirement health benefit plans
Movement in effective hedges for year
(13.2)
7.4
–
(6.3)
–
0.4
30.6
(11.9)
–
(18.7)
(3.1)
(3.7)
(1.5)
4.7
23.2
13.0
7.2
0.2
30.6
(0.3)
(1.2)
(1.5)
(22.6)
14.3
4.7
2.2
2.8
5.0
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4. Income Tax continued
The following summarises deferred tax assets and liabilities related to continuing operations:
2019
US$m
2018
US$m
(b) Deferred Tax Assets
Deferred tax assets arising from:
Deductible temporary differences
Accumulated tax losses
Deferred tax assets are attributable to the following:
Trading stock tax adjustments
Provisions
Accruals
Amortisation of intangible assets
Accumulated tax losses
Total deferred tax assets
Details of the movement in the balance of deferred tax assets are as follows:
Balance at the beginning of the financial year
Under provision of prior year balance
Amount charged to the Income Statement
Amount charged to other comprehensive income
Net exchange differences on translation of foreign subsidiaries
Balance at the end of the financial year
(c) Deferred Tax Liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities are attributable to the following:
Depreciation on plant and equipment
Amortisation of intangible assets
Financial instruments
Other
Total deferred tax liabilities
Details of the movement in the balance of deferred tax liabilities are as follows:
Balance at the beginning of the financial year
(Over)/under provision of prior year balance
Amount (credited)/charged to the Income Statement
Amount credited to other comprehensive income
Net exchange differences on translation of foreign subsidiaries
Balance at the end of the financial year
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36.0
30.0
66.0
7.2
18.2
4.7
5.9
30.0
66.0
67.6
0.1
(0.2)
0.5
(2.0)
66.0
6.2
63.9
0.8
5.6
76.5
71.1
(0.1)
7.2
(1.0)
(0.7)
76.5
27.2
40.4
67.6
6.5
13.8
1.9
5.0
40.4
67.6
88.5
0.4
(14.3)
(5.0)
(2.0)
67.6
4.8
60.9
2.1
3.3
71.1
89.9
3.9
(22.6)
–
(0.1)
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Current Tax
Income tax on the profit or loss for the financial year comprises current and deferred tax and is recognised in the Income Statement.
Current tax is the expected tax payable or receivable on taxable income for the financial year using tax rates enacted or substantively
enacted at reporting date, and any adjustments to tax payable or receivable in respect of previous years.
Deferred Tax
Deferred tax balances are determined using the Balance Sheet method, which calculates temporary differences based on the
carrying amounts of an entity’s assets and liabilities in the Balance Sheet and their associated tax bases. The amount of deferred
tax provided is based on the expected manner of realisation of the asset or settlement of the liability using tax rates enacted or
substantively enacted at reporting date.
In jurisdictions where unbooked tax losses exist, regular reviews are undertaken of the past trading history and projected future
trading performance of the operations in these jurisdictions as part of the determination of the value of any deferred tax asset that
should be reflected in the accounts in respect of such losses. A deferred tax asset is recognised only to the extent that it is probable
that future taxable profits will be available against which the asset can be utilised. Deferred tax assets are reduced to the extent
it is no longer probable that the related tax benefit will be realised.
The Group has not recognised the tax value of deferred tax assets in respect of trading tax losses of $8.3m (2018: $8.0m) and
$60.2m of capital losses (2018: $63.5m). Deferred tax assets in respect of these unbooked losses have not been recognised
as it is not probable that future taxable profits will be available against which these losses can be utilised.
Current and deferred tax is recognised in profit or loss, except to the extent that it relates to items recognised in other comprehensive
income. In this case, the associated tax is also recognised in other comprehensive income.
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Earnings reconciliation
Profit for the period
Less profit for the period attributable to non-controlling interests
Basic earnings
From continuing operations
From discontinued operations
Diluted earnings
From continuing operations
From discontinued operations
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used as the denominator
Number of ordinary shares for basic Earnings Per Share
Effect of partly paid Executive Plan shares and Performance Share Rights (PSRs)
Number of ordinary shares for diluted Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share from continuing operations
Basic Earnings Per Share
Diluted Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share from discontinued operations
Basic Earnings Per Share
Diluted Earnings Per Share
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2019
US$m
113.1
(1.4)
111.7
111.7
–
111.7
111.7
–
111.7
2018
US$m
486.2
(1.9)
484.3
138.8
345.5
484.3
138.8
345.5
484.3
Number of Shares (Millions)
135.3
2.2
137.5
143.8
2.1
145.9
US Cents
US Cents
82.6
81.2
–
–
96.5
95.1
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5. Earnings Per Share continued
Recognition and Measurement
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of profit attributable to each share. Basic EPS is calculated on the Group’s profit for the year
attributable to equity shareholders divided by the weighted average number of shares on issue during the year. Diluted EPS reflects
any commitments the Group has to issue shares in the future. Partly paid Executive Plan shares and PSRs have been included in
diluted Earnings Per Share.
6. Cash and Cash Equivalents
(a) Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash on hand
Cash at bank
Short-term deposits
Restricted deposits
Total cash and cash equivalents
(b) Reconciliation of Net Profit After Tax to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
Profit for the period
Add/(less) non-cash items:
Depreciation
Amortisation
Impairment – trade receivables
Share-based payments expense
Change in accounting estimate – development costs
Write-down of property, plant and equipment
Add/(less) items classified as investing/financing activities:
Interest received
Interest and financing costs paid
Loss on the sale of property, plant and equipment
Gain on the sale of businesses, net of tax
Net cash provided by operating activities before change in assets and liabilities
Change in assets and liabilities net of effect from acquisitions and disposals of businesses and subsidiaries:
Decrease/(increase) in trade and other receivables
Decrease/(increase) in inventories
Increase in other assets
Decrease in trade and other payables
Increase/(decrease) in provisions/other liabilities
Increase/(decrease) in retirement benefit obligations
Increase/(decrease) in provision for deferred income tax
Decrease in deferred tax asset
Decrease in provision for income tax
Other non-cash items (including foreign currency impact)
Net cash provided by operating activities
2019
US$m
0.1
108.5
286.1
394.7
2.8
397.5
2018
US$m
0.2
126.6
453.1
579.9
2.9
582.8
113.1
486.2
31.5
6.7
0.7
9.3
–
8.3
(7.8)
21.4
0.4
–
183.6
3.5
2.4
(1.1)
(2.4)
5.0
0.5
6.2
1.2
(7.9)
(2.1)
32.7
7.1
3.7
10.4
12.5
3.2
(11.7)
24.2
–
(344.8)
223.5
(6.9)
(0.7)
(2.8)
(20.2)
(3.5)
(5.9)
(22.0)
14.2
(22.9)
0.8
188.9
153.6
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Cash at Bank and on Deposit
Cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand and at banks and investments in money market instruments, net of outstanding
bank overdrafts.
Restricted Deposits
Restricted deposits represent cash set aside (under Court orders) to cover the provisions established to address any remaining liability
of members of the Group for claims arising with respect to the Accufix Pacing Lead (refer Note 11 Provisions – Other Provisions).
7. Working Capital
This table summarises working capital related to continuing operations:
Net trade receivables
Inventories
Trade payables
Total working capital
(a) Current Trade and Other Receivables
This table summarises current trade and other receivables related to continuing operations:
Trade receivables
Allowance for impairment
Provision for rebates and allowances
Net trade receivables
Other amounts receivable
Total current trade and other receivables
Movements in the allowance for impairment of trade receivables:
This table summarises the allowance for impairment of trade receivables related to continuing operations:
2019
US$m
192.2
335.6
(185.3)
342.5
2019
US$m
251.6
(8.1)
(51.3)
192.2
8.9
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329.8
(182.1)
339.6
2018
US$m
240.5
(8.0)
(40.6)
191.9
9.1
201.0
2019
US$m
2018
US$m
8.0
0.7
(0.6)
–
8.1
4.5
3.7
–
(0.2)
8.0
Balance at the beginning of the financial year
Amounts charged to the Income Statement
Amounts utilised for intended purposes
Net exchange differences on translation of foreign subsidiaries
Balance at the end of the financial year
Ageing of Trade Receivables
Within agreed terms
Past due 0–60 days
Past due 61–90 days
Past due 91 days or more
Total
Gross Trade Receivables
Allowance for Impairment
2019
US$m
211.0
33.1
0.8
6.7
2018
US$m
201.6
29.4
1.5
8.0
251.6
240.5
2019
US$m
2018
US$m
–
1.5
0.5
6.1
8.1
–
1.2
0.5
6.3
8.0
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7. Working Capital continued
(b) Inventories
This table summarises inventories related to continuing operations:
Raw materials
Work in progress
Finished goods
Total inventories
Inventories recognised as an expense
(c) Current Trade and Other Payables
This table summarises current trade and other payables related to continuing operations:
Current
Trade payables
Other payables
Total current trade and other payables
(d) Recognition and Measurement
2019
US$m
44.5
21.5
269.6
335.6
2019
US$m
882.5
2019
US$m
185.3
40.3
225.6
2018
US$m
42.7
17.2
269.9
329.8
2018
US$m
870.0
2018
US$m
182.1
40.1
222.2
Trade Receivables
Trade receivables are carried at amounts due. Receivables that are not past due and not impaired are considered recoverable. Trade
receivables are recognised initially at the value of the invoice sent to the customer and subsequently at the amount considered
recoverable. Customer trading terms are generally between 30 – 60 days.
Allowance for Impairment of Trade Receivables
The collectability of trade receivables is assessed continuously and at balance date specific allowances are made for any doubtful
trade receivables based on a review of all outstanding amounts at year end. Bad debts are written off during the year in which they
are identified.
The Group determines that the trade receivables are low credit risk financial assets and measures the impairment of trade receivable
balances based on an expected credit loss model. The following basis have been used to assess the allowance for impairment of
trade receivables:
• individual account by account assessment based on past credit history;
• prior knowledge of debtor insolvency;
• high-risk customers’ assessments based on continuous analysis of customers’ payment trends and monitoring of the political and
economic climates particularly for those customers who are located in emerging market countries; and
• customer accounts that have been referred to a collection agency.
Inventories
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. The net realisable value of inventories is the estimated selling
price in the ordinary course of business less estimated costs to sell. The cost of inventories is based on the first-in, first-out principle.
In the case of manufactured inventories and work in progress, cost includes an appropriate share of production overheads as applicable.
Provision for Obsolete or Slow-moving Inventories
Allowances are established for obsolete or slow-moving inventories taking into consideration the ageing or seasonal profile of inventories,
the nature of inventories, discontinued lines, sell-through history and forecast sales.
Trade and Other Payables
Trade and other payables are normally settled within 30 to 60 days from invoice date or within the agreed payment terms with the supplier.
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Notes to the Financial Statements continuedof Ansell Limited and Subsidiaries for the year ended 30 June 2019Ansell Limited – Annual Report 20198. Property, Plant and Equipment
This table summarises property, plant and equipment related to continuing operations:
Freehold
Land
US$m
Freehold
Buildings
US$m
Leasehold
Land and
Buildings
US$m
Plant and
Equipment
US$m
Buildings and
Plant Under
Construction
US$m
10.6
–
10.6
34.4
(15.4)
19.0
Balance at the beginning of the financial year
7.1
16.9
Additions
Additions through entities/businesses acquired
Disposals/scrappings
Transfer from buildings and plant under construction
Depreciation
Net exchange differences on translation of foreign subsidiaries
–
–
–
3.2
–
0.3
5.2
–
(2.8)
0.8
(1.1)
–
Balance at the end of the financial year
10.6
19.0
40.7
144.8
65.2
(24.5)
40.7
39.9
0.5
–
(0.2)
3.8
(2.8)
(0.5)
425.7
(280.9)
144.8
147.2
7.5
0.4
(5.3)
22.9
(27.6)
(0.3)
2019
Cost
Accumulated depreciation
Movement
2018
Cost
Accumulated depreciation
Movement
Balance at the beginning of the financial year
7.0
15.7
37.5
144.7
Freehold
Land
US$m
Freehold
Buildings
US$m
Leasehold
Land and
Buildings
US$m
Plant and
Equipment
US$m
Buildings and
Plant Under
Construction
US$m
7.1
–
7.1
31.8
(14.9)
16.9
62.0
(22.1)
39.9
436.5
(289.3)
147.2
1.8
(1.1)
1.0
(1.0)
0.5
–
(0.1)
3.9
(2.5)
1.1
6.6
(1.9)
24.3
(28.4)
1.9
16.9
39.9
147.2
19.3
230.4
Total
US$m
550.6
14.7
–
(320.8)
14.7
229.8
19.3
26.8
–
(0.5)
(30.7)
–
(0.2)
14.7
19.3
–
19.3
13.0
35.2
(0.1)
(29.2)
–
0.4
F
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a
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R
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p
o
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t
230.4
40.0
0.4
(8.8)
–
(31.5)
(0.7)
229.8
Total
US$m
556.7
(326.3)
230.4
217.9
43.6
(3.2)
–
(31.9)
4.0
Additions
Disposals/scrappings
Transfer from buildings and plant under construction
Depreciation
Net exchange differences on translation of foreign subsidiaries
Balance at the end of the financial year
–
–
–
–
0.1
7.1
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8. Property, Plant and Equipment continued
Recognition and Measurement
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Cost includes expenditure
that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the item. Subsequent costs are included in the asset’s carrying amount or recognised
as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the
Group and that the cost of the item can be measured reliably.
Depreciation
Depreciation is generally calculated on a straight-line basis so as to write off the net cost of each item of property, plant and equipment,
excluding land, over its estimated useful life.
The expected useful lives in the current and prior years are as follows:
Freehold buildings
20 – 40 years
Leasehold buildings
The lesser of 50 years or life of lease
Plant and equipment
3 – 20 years
Depreciation rates and methods are reviewed annually for appropriateness.
9. Intangible Assets
This table summarises intangible assets related to continuing operations:
2019
Cost
Balance at the beginning of the financial year
Additions
Additions through entities acquired
Net exchange differences on translation
of foreign subsidiaries
Balance at the end of the financial year
Provision for amortisation and impairment
Balance at the beginning of the financial year
Amortisation
Net exchange differences on translation
of foreign subsidiaries
Balance at the end of the financial year
Written down value at the end of the financial year
Goodwill
US$m
Brand Names
US$m
Software
Costs
US$m
Other
Intangibles
US$m
Total
US$m
237.7
–
14.2
(3.3)
248.6
59.6
0.1
(1.7)
58.0
190.6
69.4
3.6
–
(2.8)
70.2
37.8
5.3
(1.7)
41.4
28.8
23.7
1,272.8
–
–
–
3.6
64.3
(10.9)
23.7
1,329.8
6.3
1.3
–
7.6
244.4
6.7
(3.9)
247.2
16.1
1,082.6
942.0
–
50.1
(4.8)
987.3
140.7
–
(0.5)
140.2
847.1
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Cost
Goodwill
US$m
Brand
Names
US$m
Development
Costs
US$m
Software
Costs
US$m
Other
Intangibles
US$m
Total
US$m
Balance at the beginning of the financial year
Additions
Additions through entities acquired/
completion of provisional accounting
Written off to the Income Statement
Net exchange differences on translation
of foreign subsidiaries
Balance at the end of the financial year
955.0
3.7
(12.7)
–
(4.0)
942.0
Provision for amortisation and impairment
Balance at the beginning of the financial year
137.6
Amortisation
Accumulated amortisation on amounts
written off to the Income Statement
Net exchange differences on translation
of foreign subsidiaries
Balance at the end of the financial year
Written down value at the end of the
financial year
–
–
226.5
–
16.3
–
(5.1)
237.7
61.3
0.1
26.7
–
–
(27.9)
1.2
–
16.1
–
–
(16.7)
3.1
140.7
(1.8)
59.6
801.3
178.1
0.6
–
–
71.6
1.4
–
(1.4)
(2.2)
69.4
33.8
5.7
(0.2)
(1.5)
37.8
24.0
1,303.8
–
–
–
5.1
3.6
(29.3)
(0.3)
23.7
(10.4)
1,272.8
5.2
1.3
–
(0.2)
6.3
254.0
7.1
(16.9)
0.2
244.4
F
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31.6
17.4
1,028.4
Carrying amount of goodwill and brand names allocated to each of the CGUs related to continuing operations:
Healthcare
Industrial
2019
US$m
677.7
360.0
1,037.7
2018
US$m
676.1
303.3
979.4
Recognition and Measurement
Goodwill and Brand Names
Goodwill on acquisition is measured at cost being the excess of the cost of the acquisition over the fair value of the Group’s share
of the net identifiable assets acquired. Goodwill is not amortised. Brand names are initially recorded at cost based on independent
valuation at acquisition date, which equates to fair value. Based on the nature of the major brand names acquired by the Group,
which are international brands that benefit from competitive advantages due to technology, innovation and product development,
it is not possible to make an arbitrary assessment that these brand names have a finite useful life, quantifiable in terms of years
except where such brands are subject to licensing agreements covering a finite period or where management intends to phase
out the use of a brand. Brand names subject to a licensing arrangement are amortised over the life of the arrangement. Brand names
that are intended to be phased out are amortised over the period management anticipates that this process will take. The amortisation
of brand names, software costs and other intangible assets are recognised in selling, general and administration costs in the Income
Statement. No amortisation is provided against the carrying value of those brand names not subject to a licensing arrangement or
phase-out process as the Group believes that the lives of such assets are indefinite at this point.
Software Costs
Capitalised software costs are amortised over a 3 to 10-year period.
Other Intangible Assets
Other intangible assets that are acquired by the Group and have finite useful lives are initially recorded at cost based on independent
valuation at acquisition date, which equates to fair value. These assets include patents that are amortised on a straight-line basis
over the legal life of the patent and customer and distributor relationships that are amortised on a straight-line basis over their
estimated useful lives, which range from 6 to 20 years.
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9. Intangible Assets continued
Recoverability Amount Assessment
Recoverable Amount of Non-current Assets Valued on the Cost Basis
The carrying amounts of non-current assets valued on the cost basis are reviewed to determine whether they are in excess of their
recoverable amount at balance date.
The recoverable amount of a non-current asset is the higher of an asset’s fair value less costs of disposal and value in use. In assessing
value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a post-tax discount rate that reflects current
market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset. For an asset that does not generate largely independent
cash flows, the recoverable amount is determined for the cash generating unit (CGU) to which the asset belongs.
An impairment loss is recognised whenever the carrying amount of an asset or its CGU exceeds its recoverable amount. Impairment
losses are recognised in the Income Statement as part of cost of goods sold and selling, general and administration expenses. Impairment
losses recognised in respect of CGUs are allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to CGUs and then to
reduce the carrying amount of the other assets in the unit.
An impairment loss is reversed if the subsequent increase in recoverable amount can be related objectively to an event occurring after
the impairment loss was recognised. An impairment loss in respect of goodwill or other indefinite life intangible assets is not reversed.
An impairment loss in other circumstances is reversed only to the extent that the asset’s carrying amount does not exceed the carrying
amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation or amortisation, if no impairment loss had been recognised.
Goodwill and Indefinite Life Intangible Assets
Goodwill and indefinite life intangible assets are tested for impairment as part of the year-end reporting process. These assets are
also reviewed as part of the interim reporting process to determine whether there are any indicators of impairment.
The carrying amount of other non-current assets, excluding any defined benefit fund assets, deferred tax assets and financial assets
are reviewed at each reporting date to determine whether there are any indicators of impairment.
If such indicators exist, the asset is tested for impairment by comparing its recoverable amount to its carrying amount. The recoverable
amount of an asset is determined as the higher of fair value less costs of disposal and value in use.
The recoverable amount of CGUs has been determined based on a value in use calculation derived from five-year cash flow projections.
The base for each CGU is the budget for the 2020 financial year as approved by the Board. Specific growth and after tax WACC rates
have been used for each CGU in developing internal forecasts for financial years ending June 2021 to 2024 and for the terminal year.
Factors such as country risk, forecasting risk and country-specific growth and tax rates have been taken into consideration in arriving
at these rates.
Cash flows used for value in use calculations are estimated for the asset in its present condition and therefore do not include cash
inflows or outflows that improve or enhance the asset’s performance or that may arise from future restructuring.
The post-tax discount rate used for a value in use calculation is derived based on an internal assessment of the Group’s post-tax
weighted average cost of capital in conjunction with risk-specific factors to the countries in which the CGU operates.
The average annual sales revenue growth rates applied in the discounted cash flow models range between 3.0% and 9.4%
(2018: between 2.5% and 6.1%), while the growth in the terminal year was between 1.9% and 2.0% (2018: 2%).
The post-tax discount rates applied range between 7.9% and 8.2% (2018: 8% and 8.4%).
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Notes to the Financial Statements continuedof Ansell Limited and Subsidiaries for the year ended 30 June 2019Ansell Limited – Annual Report 201910. Interest Bearing Liabilities
This table summarises interest bearing liabilities related to continuing operations:
Current
Loans repayable in:
US dollars
Total current
Non-current
Loans repayable in:
Euros
United States dollars
United Kingdom pounds
Total non-current
Total interest bearing liabilities
2019
US$m
2018
US$m
20.0
20.0
143.8
250.0
131.5
525.3
545.3
–
–
146.2
270.0
135.8
552.0
552.0
F
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R
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This table summarises the movement in interest bearing liabilities related to continuing operations for the year ended 30 June 2019:
Balance at the beginning of the financial year
Movements in cash flows related to financing activities:
Proceeds from borrowings as per Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
Repayments of borrowings as per Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
Other movements:
Net exchange differences on translation of foreign subsidiaries
Balance at the end of the financial year
2019
US$m
552.0
–
–
(6.7)
545.3
The Group has a syndicated borrowing facility of US$300m, with GBP 103.8m (equivalent of US$131.5m) drawn down at 30 June 2019
maturing in June 2023, a Euro 25m revolving credit facility with Euro 25.0m (equivalent of US$28.4m) drawn down at 30 June 2019
maturing in January 2021, and Senior Notes to the equivalent of US$385.4m. A Senior Note of US$20.0m matures in June 2020.
The remaining Senior Notes of US$250m and Euro 101.5m (equivalent of US$115.4m) mature between June 2021 and June 2029.
These facilities can be accessed by certain Australian, US, UK and European subsidiaries.
There are a number of financial covenants attaching to the bank and note facilities including restrictions on the level of borrowings
of non-guarantor subsidiaries and ensuring certain financial ratios are maintained. If any breaches of these covenants occur, all monies
outstanding under the facility become immediately due and payable. The Group is in compliance with all covenants. The interest rates
for these facilities are determined based on market rates at the time amounts are drawn down.
Net interest bearing debt
Current interest bearing liabilities
Non-current interest bearing liabilities
Cash at bank and short-term deposits
Net interest bearing debt
2019
US$m
20.0
525.3
(394.6)
150.7
2018
US$m
–
552.0
(579.7)
(27.7)
Recognition and Measurement
Interest bearing liabilities are initially recognised at fair value less attributable transaction costs. Subsequent to initial recognition,
interest bearing liabilities are stated at amortised cost. Any difference between the cost and redemption value is recognised in the
Income Statement over the period of the liability using the effective interest method.
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10. Interest Bearing Liabilities continued
This table summarises interest bearing liabilities related to continuing operations:
Nature and Currency of Borrowing
Bank loans
Other loans
Total interest bearing liabilities
Nature and Currency of Borrowing
Bank loans
Other loans
Total interest bearing liabilities
Euros
United Kingdom pounds
Euros
Euros
Euros
United States dollars
United States dollars
United States dollars
United States dollars
United States dollars
Euros
United Kingdom pounds
Euros
Euros
Euros
United States dollars
United States dollars
United States dollars
United States dollars
United States dollars
Effective
Interest Rate
% p.a.
Financial
Year of Debt
Maturity
1.00
2.35
1.02
2.75
2.47
4.41
3.91
4.70
4.05
4.68
2021
2023
2027
2028
2029
2020
2021
2024
2025
2026
Effective
Interest Rate
% p.a.
Financial
Year of Debt
Maturity
1.00
2.06
3.37
3.52
1.60
3.75
3.91
4.70
4.05
4.68
2021
2023
2020
2022
2023
2020
2021
2024
2025
2026
2019
US$m
28.4
131.5
40.6
40.6
34.2
20.0
50.0
100.0
50.0
50.0
545.3
2018
US$m
28.9
135.8
34.7
41.3
41.3
20.0
50.0
100.0
50.0
50.0
552.0
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Notes to the Financial Statements continuedof Ansell Limited and Subsidiaries for the year ended 30 June 2019Ansell Limited – Annual Report 201911. Provisions
This table summarises provisions related to continuing operations:
Current
Provision for employee entitlements
Provision for rationalisation and restructuring costs
Other provisions
Total current
Non-current
Provision for employee entitlements
Total non-current
Total provisions
Reconciliations of the carrying amount of each class of provision, except for employee entitlements,
are set out below:
Provision for rationalisation and restructuring costs
Balance at the beginning of the financial year
Amounts charged to the Income Statement
Payments made
Net exchange differences on translation of foreign subsidiaries
Balance at the end of the financial year
Other provisions
Balance at the beginning of the financial year
Amounts credited to the Income Statement
Payments made
Net exchange differences on translation of foreign subsidiaries
Balance at the end of the financial year
2019
US$m
2018
US$m
44.9
8.3
3.2
56.4
8.8
8.8
65.2
5.7
4.8
(2.3)
0.1
8.3
3.5
(0.3)
0.1
(0.1)
3.2
43.8
5.7
3.5
53.0
7.8
7.8
60.8
3.5
3.4
(1.2)
–
5.7
3.9
(0.3)
–
(0.1)
3.5
F
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Recognition and Measurement
A provision is recognised when there is a legal, equitable or constructive obligation as a result of a past event and it is probable that
a future sacrifice of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation.
A non-current provision is determined by discounting the expected future cash flows required to settle the obligation at a pre-tax rate
that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the liability.
Employee Entitlements
Wages, Salaries and Annual Leave
Liabilities for employee entitlements to wages, salaries and annual leave represent the amount that members of the Group have
a present obligation to pay resulting from employees’ services provided up to the balance date calculated at undiscounted amounts
based on expected wage and salary rates that will be paid when the obligation is settled and include related on-costs.
Long Service Leave and Post-retirement Health Benefits
The liability for employee entitlements to long service leave represents the present value of the estimated future cash outflows to be
made by the Group resulting from employees’ services provided in the current and prior periods. Post-retirement health benefits are
subject to annual actuarial reviews.
The liability is calculated using estimated future increases in wage and salary rates including related on-costs, expected settlement
dates based on turnover history and medical cost trends and is discounted using corporate bond rates at balance date that most
closely match the terms of maturity of the related liabilities.
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11. Provisions continued
Provision for Rationalisation and Restructuring Costs
Provisions for rationalisation and restructuring are only recognised when a detailed plan has been approved and the restructuring
has either commenced or been publicly announced, or firm contracts related to the restructuring have been entered into. Costs related
to ongoing activities are not provided for.
Other Provisions
Other provisions are recognised to cover specifically identified or obligated costs relating to the Accufix Pacing Lead and insurance
claims. The Accufix Pacing Lead-related expenses include costs of patients associated with the monitoring and (where appropriate)
explanation of the leads and for legal costs in defence of claims made in respect of the Accufix Pacing Leads. This provision is covered
by cash required to be set aside by the Courts (refer to Note 6 – Cash and Cash Equivalents – Restricted Deposits).
12. Retirement Benefit Obligations
Certain members of the Group contribute to defined benefit and defined contribution superannuation plans maintained to provide
superannuation benefits for employees. They are obliged to contribute to the various superannuation plans as a consequence of
legislation or Trust Deeds. Legal enforceability is dependent on the terms of the legislation or the Trust Deeds.
(a) Defined Benefit Superannuation Plans
Funding for post-employment benefits is carried out in accordance with the requirements of the Trust Deed for the Fund and the advice
of the Fund’s actuarial adviser. Plan assets are held in trusts that are subject to supervision by prudential regulators. Responsibility
for governance of the plan, including investment decisions and plan rules, rests solely with the board of trustees of the plan.
The amounts recognised in the Balance Sheet related to continuing operations are determined as follows:
Retirement Benefit Asset
Fair value of defined benefit plan assets
Present value of accumulated defined benefit obligations
Defined benefit asset recognised in the Balance Sheet
The movements in the defined benefit asset during the year are outlined below:
Balance at the beginning of the financial year
Reclassification from defined benefit liability during the year
Actuarial (losses)/gains(i)
Current service cost(ii)
Net interest cost(ii)
Employer contributions(iii)
Net exchange differences on translation of foreign subsidiaries
Balance at the end of the financial year
2019
US$m
31.6
(26.7)
4.9
2018
US$m
33.7
(27.8)
5.9
2019
US$m
2018
US$m
5.9
–
(0.9)
(0.3)
0.2
–
–
4.9
–
(3.5)
2.4
(0.6)
(0.1)
7.8
(0.1)
5.9
The principal actuarial assumptions used (expressed as a weighted average) to calculate the defined benefit asset were as follows:
Discount rate
Future salary increases
2019
US$m
3.2%
3.0%
2018
US$m
3.7%
3.0%
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Present value of accumulated defined benefit obligations
Fair value of defined benefit plan assets
Net defined benefit liability recognised in the Balance Sheet
The movements in the defined benefit liability during the year are outlined below:
Balance at the beginning of the financial year
Reclassification to defined benefit asset during the year
Actuarial losses/(gains)(i)
Current service cost(ii)
Net interest cost(ii)
Employer contributions(iii)
Net exchange differences on translation of foreign subsidiaries
Balance at the end of the financial year
2019
US$m
30.1
(15.4)
14.7
2019
US$m
14.3
–
0.6
2.0
0.2
(1.5)
(0.9)
2018
US$m
27.9
(13.6)
14.3
2018
US$m
19.0
(3.5)
(1.3)
2.2
0.1
(1.6)
(0.6)
14.7
14.3
The principal actuarial assumptions used (expressed as a weighted average) to calculate the defined benefit liability were as follows:
Discount rate
Future salary increases
2019
US$m
1.2%
1.5%
2018
US$m
1.4%
1.5%
(i) Actuarial gains and losses are recorded in other comprehensive income.
(ii) Current service cost and interest cost are recorded in the Income Statement as part of selling, general and administration expenses.
(iii) Employer contributions are a cash payment and are recorded as part of payments to suppliers and employees in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.
The Group expects $1.1m in contributions to be paid to its defined benefit plans during the year ending 30 June 2020.
The major categories of plan assets as a percentage of the fair value of total plan assets are as follows:
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Contributions to defined contribution plans during the year
2019
US$m
4%
31%
2%
63%
2019
US$m
11.7
2018
US$m
14%
66%
2%
18%
2018
US$m
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13. Issued Capital and Reserves
(a) Issued Capital
Issued capital
132,302,593 (2018: 142,280,089) ordinary shares, fully paid
44,700 (2018: 49,700) Executive Share Plan shares, paid to A$0.05 per share
Total issued capital
Movement in shares on issue
Ordinary shares
Balance at the beginning of the financial year
Issue of new shares under Dividend Reinvestment Plan
Conversion of Executive Share Plan shares to fully paid
Buy-back/cancellation of shares
Balance at the end of the financial year
Executive Share Plan shares
Balance at the beginning of the financial year
Conversion of Executive Share Plan shares to fully paid
Balance at the end of the financial year
2019
US$m
2018
US$m
873.9
1,052.6
–
–
873.9
1,052.6
Number of Shares
2019
2018
142,280,089
147,328,462
132,874
152,153
5,000
4,200
(10,115,370)
(5,204,726)
132,302,593
142,280,089
49,700
(5,000)
44,700
53,900
(4,200)
49,700
Issued Capital
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares are shown in equity as
a deduction, net of tax where applicable, from the proceeds. When shares are repurchased, the amount of the consideration paid,
including directly attributable costs, is recognised as a deduction from equity.
Ordinary shares are fully paid and do not have authorised capital or par value. They carry one vote per share and the right to dividends
as declared from time to time. In the event of winding up of the Company, ordinary shareholders rank after all other shareholders and
creditors and are fully entitled to any proceeds of liquidation.
Dividend Reinvestment Plan
The Company operates a Dividend Reinvestment Plan, which is open to all shareholders. Under this plan, 132,874 shares were issued
during the year (2018: 152,153).
Executive Share Plan
During the financial year, 5,000 Executive Share Plan shares were paid (2018: 4,200). Shares allotted under the Pacific Dunlop Executive
Share Plan (which was discontinued in 1996) have been paid to A$0.05 per share.
Options
As at the date of this Report, there are nil (2018: nil) unissued shares in the Company remaining under option.
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Share-based Payments Reserve
This reserve is used to record the value of equity benefits provided to employees as part of their remuneration under various Long Term
Incentive Plans. Refer to Note 21 Ownership-based Remuneration Schemes for further details of these plans.
Hedging Reserve
This reserve records the portion of the unrealised gains or losses on cash flow hedges, the cumulative net change in the intrinsic
and time value of options and interest rate swaps that are deemed to be effective.
General Reserve
In certain jurisdictions regulatory requirements result in appropriations being made to a general reserve. The amount in the general
reserve is available for release to retained profits.
Foreign Currency Translation Reserve
The foreign currency translation reserve records the foreign currency differences arising from the translation of the financial statements
of foreign subsidiaries where their functional currency is different to the presentation currency of the Group. Refer to Note 1 Summary
of Significant Accounting Policies.
14. Dividends Paid or Declared
Dividends paid
2019
US$m
2018
US$m
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34.9
35.1
An interim dividend of US20.75 cents per share unfranked for the year ended 30 June 2019 (June 2018:
US20.50 cents unfranked) was paid on 14 March 2019 (2018: 8 March 2018)
27.2
62.1
28.7
63.8
Dividends Declared
Since the end of the financial year the Directors have declared a final dividend of US26.0 cents per share unfranked, to be paid on
5 September 2019. The financial effect of this dividend has not been brought to account in the financial statements for the year ended
30 June 2019 and will be recognised in subsequent financial reports.
Dividend Franking Account
The balance of the dividend franking account as at 30 June 2019 was nil (2018: nil).
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15. Financial Risk Management
Ansell has a range of financial policies designed to mitigate any potential negative impact financial risks may have on the Group’s
results. The Group’s risk management is carried out by a central treasury department under polices approved by the Board of Directors.
Group treasury identifies, evaluates and hedges financial risks in close co-operation with the Group’s business units. The Board reviews
and approves the Group’s policies for managing each of these risks, which are summarised below:
• Note 15(a) Foreign Exchange Risk;
• Note 15(b) Interest Rate Risk;
• Note 15(c) Credit Risk;
• Note 15(d) Liquidity Risk; and
• Note 15(e) Commodity Price Risk.
These risks affect the fair value measurements applied by the Group, which is discussed in Note 15(f).
(a) Foreign Exchange Risk
The Group is exposed to a number of foreign currencies; however, the predominant operating currency is the US dollar (US$). As such,
the Group has determined it appropriate to manage its foreign currency exposure against the US$. On this basis the Group manages
its transactional exposures as follows:
• Major revenue and cost currency net cash flow exposures are predominantly hedged back to US$ on a 12 to 18-month rolling
basis so as to reduce any significant adverse impact of exchange rate fluctuations on the Earnings Per Share guidance provided
by the Company to the market.
• Under the policy, the Group can hedge up to 90% of its estimated foreign currency exposure in respect of forecast purchases
and sales.
The Group enters into a range of derivative financial instruments, which can be defined in the following broad categories:
(i) Forward/Future Contracts
These transactions enable the Group to buy or sell specific amounts of foreign exchange or financial instruments at an agreed rate/price
at a specified future date. Maturities of these contracts are predominantly up to 1 year.
(ii) Foreign Exchange Options
This is a contract between two parties, which gives the buyer of the put or call option the right, but not the obligation, to transact at a
specified exchange rate. The Group typically uses a combination of bought and sold options, generally for zero cost, to hedge foreign
currency receivable and payable cash flows predominantly out to 1 year.
As at 30 June, the exposure to foreign currency risk from the Group’s primary trading currency (US$) is:
Net receivable in non-US$ reporting entities
Net Receivable
2019
US$m
20.0
2018
US$m
19.5
The following table demonstrates the estimated sensitivity in the valuation of outstanding forward contracts and foreign exchange
options to a 10% increase/decrease in the US$ exchange rate, with all other variables held constant, on profit for the period and equity.
With all other variables held constant:
10% increase in US$ exchange rate
10% decrease in US$ exchange rate
Profit for the Period
Equity
2019
US$m
2018
US$m
2019
US$m
2018
US$m
–
–
–
–
8.0
(1.9)
7.9
(0.2)
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The Group has a broad aim of managing interest rate risk on its debt by setting a minimum level of interest rate risk days (the weighted
average term of all interest rates in the portfolio) and a minimum fixed/floating interest rate ratio. The Group enters into interest rate
swaps that enable parties to swap interest rates (from or to a fixed or floating basis) for a defined period of time. Maturities of the
contracts are principally between 1 and 10 years.
Prior to the beginning of each year, the Group calculates its financial budget for the upcoming year using an updated set of financial
assumptions and management’s view of the marketplace in the coming financial year. The Group forecasts interest rates for all debt
repricing and new financing.
In this context, interest rate risk is the risk that the Group will, as a result of adverse movements in interest rates, experience:
• unacceptable variations to the cost of debt in the review period for which the financial budget has been finalised; and
• unacceptable variations in interest expense from year to year.
It is recognised that movements in interest rates may be beneficial to the Group. Within the context of the Group’s operations, interest
rate exposure occurs from the amount of debt repricing that occurs in any 1 year.
The exposure to interest rate risk and the effective weighted average interest rate for interest bearing financial liabilities are set
out below:
Fixed Interest Repricing In:
2019
Bank and other loans
Effect of interest rate swaps*
2018
Bank and other loans
Effect of interest rate swaps*
Weighted
Average Effective
Interest Rate %
Floating
US$m
1 Year
or Less
US$m
1 to 2
Years
US$m
3.4
(0.1)
3.4
(0.1)
159.9
(43.8)
116.1
164.7
(46.1)
118.6
20.0
(20.0)
–
–
–
–
50.0
28.4
78.4
54.6
(20.0)
34.6
2 to 5
Years
US$m
100.0
35.4
135.4
132.7
66.1
198.8
> 5 Years
US$m
Total
US$m
215.4
545.3
–
–
215.4
545.3
200.0
552.0
–
–
200.0
552.0
* Represents notional amount of interest rate swaps.
A separate analysis of debt by currency can be found at Note 10 – Interest Bearing Liabilities.
The table below shows the effect on profit for the period and equity, if interest rates had been 10% higher or lower with all other
variables held constant, taking into account all underlying exposures and related hedges. A sensitivity of 10% has been selected
as this is considered reasonable given the current level of both short-term and long-term US$ interest rates.
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If interest rates were 10% higher
If interest rates were 10% lower
Profit for the Period
Equity
2019
US$m
2018
US$m
2019
US$m
2018
US$m
–
–
–
–
0.2
(0.2)
0.3
(0.3)
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(c) Credit Risk
The credit risk on financial assets (excluding investments) of the Group is the carrying amount, net of any provision for impairment,
that has been recognised on the Balance Sheet. The Group is exposed to credit risk from its operating activities, primarily from
customer receivables and from its financing activities, including deposits with financial institutions, foreign exchange transactions
and other financial instruments.
The carrying amount of the Group’s financial assets represents the maximum credit exposure. The Group does not hold any collateral
over any of the receivables.
(i) Credit Risk – Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Group held cash and cash equivalents related to continuing operations of US$397.5m at 30 June 2019 (2018: US$582.8m).
The material cash and cash equivalent balances are held with bank and financial institution counterparties, which are rated A3 or above
by Moody’s Investor Service.
(ii) Credit Risk – Trade Receivables
Customer credit risk is managed by each region subject to established policies, procedures and controls relating to customer credit
risk management.
The Group trades with recognised, creditworthy third parties and also minimises concentrations of credit risk by undertaking transactions
with a large number of customers and counter-parties in various countries. Customers who wish to trade on credit terms are subject
to credit verification procedures including an assessment of their independent credit rating, financial position, past experience and
industry reputation. In addition, receivable balances are monitored on an ongoing basis. The Group is not materially exposed to any
individual customer. An ageing of trade receivables past due is included in Note 7.
The Group’s maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date related to continuing operations was:
Net trade receivables
Carrying Amount
2019
US$m
192.2
2018
US$m
191.9
Individual trade receivables that are known to be uncollectible are written off by reducing the carrying amount directly. For these
receivables, the estimated impairment losses are recognised as an allowance for impairment. Receivables for which an impairment
provision was recognised are written off against the provision where there is no expectation of recovering additional cash. Allowances
for impairment are recognised in the Income Statement. Subsequent recoveries of amounts previously written off are credited to the
Income Statement. Movements in the allowance for impairment and the ageing of trade receivables are included in Note 7.
(iii) Credit Risk by Maturity
Based on the policy of not having material overnight exposures to an entity rated lower than A3 by Moody’s Investors Service, the risk
to the Group of counter-party default loss is not considered material. The following table indicates the value of amounts owing by
counter-parties by maturity.
Foreign Exchange
Related Contracts
Interest Rate
Contracts
Foreign Exchange
Options
Total
2019
US$m
2018
US$m
2019
US$m
2018
US$m
2019
US$m
2018
US$m
2019
US$m
2018
US$m
Term:
0–6 months
6–12 months
1–2 years
2–5 years
> 5 years
Total
1.6
0.5
–
–
–
3.1
1.4
–
–
–
2.1
4.5
–
–
–
3.3
–
3.3
1.7
1.3
–
–
–
2.2
3.1
–
–
–
3.0
5.3
3.3
1.8
–
2.7
–
7.8
5.3
4.5
–
3.3
–
13.1
–
–
–
2.7
–
2.7
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Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will encounter difficulty in meeting the obligations associated with its financial liabilities that
are settled by delivering cash or another financial asset. The Group’s approach to managing liquidity is to ensure, as far as possible,
that it will have sufficient liquidity to meet its obligations when they are due.
The Group manages liquidity risk by:
(a) maintaining adequate levels of undrawn committed facilities that can be drawn down upon at short notice;
(b) retaining appropriate levels of cash and cash equivalents;
(c) spreading the maturity dates of long-term debt facilities between financial years (to the extent practicable); and
(d) regular monitoring of cash balances and cash requirement forecasts.
The following table sets out the contractual maturities of the Group’s financial liabilities related to continuing operations into relevant
maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the reporting date to the contractual maturity date. The amounts disclosed in
the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows comprising principal and interest repayments.
2019
Trade and other payables
Bank and other loans
Derivative financial instruments
Total
2018
Trade and other payables
Bank and other loans
Derivative financial instruments
Total
Carrying
Amount
US$m
Total
Contractual
Cash Flows
US$m
227.7
545.3
3.4
776.4
225.3
552.0
3.5
780.8
227.7
633.7
3.4
864.8
225.3
642.4
3.5
871.2
Contractual Maturity (Years)
1–2
US$m
2.1
94.6
0.2
96.9
3.1
72.7
0.4
76.2
2–5
US$m
–
270.8
0.2
271.0
–
337.8
0.1
337.9
0–1
US$m
225.6
37.6
3.0
266.2
222.2
18.1
3.0
243.3
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230.7
–
230.7
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213.8
–
213.8
(e) Commodity Price Risk
Ansell is a significant buyer of natural rubber latex and a range of synthetic latex products. It purchases these products in a number of
countries in Asia, predominately Malaysia, Thailand and Sri Lanka. The Group is not active in hedging its purchases on rubber exchanges
but may, from time to time, buy from suppliers or brokers at a fixed price for up to several months into the future. To the extent that
any increases in these costs cannot be passed through to customers in a timely manner, the Group’s profit after income tax and
shareholder’s equity could be impacted adversely.
(f) Fair Value
The Group considers that the carrying amount of recognised financial assets and financial liabilities approximates their fair value.
Derivative financial instruments are carried at their fair value.
The following table displays:
(i) Nominal/Face Value
This is the contract’s value upon which a market rate is applied to produce a gain or loss that becomes the settlement value of the
derivative financial instrument.
(ii) Credit Risk (derivative financial instruments)
This is the maximum exposure to the Group in the event that all counter-parties who have amounts outstanding to the Group under
derivative financial instruments fail to honour their side of the contracts. The Group’s exposure is almost entirely to banks. Amounts
owed by the Group under derivative financial instruments are not included.
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(iii) Net Fair Value
This is the amount at which the instrument could be realised between willing parties in a normal market in other than a liquidation
or forced sale environment. The net amount owing (to)/by financial institutions under all derivative financial instruments would have
been $4.4m (2018: $9.6m) if all contracts were closed out on 30 June 2019.
Average
Exchange Rates
Average
Maturity
Days
Nominal/
Face Value
US$m
Credit Risk
US$m
Net Fair
Value
US$m
1.19
77.88
4.15
30.98
180.10
0.70
–
85
60
139
25
184
56
–
186
135
85
195
129
21.7
6.7
101.9
5.5
34.6
20.3
61.5
134.8
3.5
3.0
6.6
4.6
76.0
40.6
28.4
20.0
569.7
0.8
–
0.3
–
0.6
0.1
0.3
2.7
–
–
0.2
0.1
–
2.7
–
–
7.8
0.8
–
(0.2)
–
(0.1)
–
–
1.5
–
–
0.1
–
(0.2)
2.7
(0.2)
4.4
2019
Foreign Exchange Contracts
Purchase/sale contracts:
– United States dollars/Euros
– Australian dollars/Japanese yen
– Malaysian ringgits/United States dollars
– Thai baht/United States dollars
– Sri Lankan rupees/United States dollars
– United States dollars/Australian dollars
– Other
Foreign exchange zero cost collar options
Options strike rates
– Euros/United States dollars
– Australian dollars/United States dollars
– Canadian dollars/United States dollars
– United States dollars/Mexican pesos
– Japanese yen/United States dollars
1.16 – 1.18
0.69 – 0.71
0.75 – 0.77
20.00 – 22.00
104.00 – 106.00
Interest rate contracts
Interest rate swaps:
– GBP
– Euros
– Euros
Payable fixed
Payable floating
Payable fixed
– US dollars
Payable floating
Total
Interest rate %
Years
0.96
Euribor
0.00
Libor
2.7
3.2
1.6
1.0
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Exchange Rates
Average
Maturity
Days
Nominal/
Face Value
US$m
Credit Risk
US$m
Net Fair
Value
US$m
153
43
152
54
213
89
–
179
53
92
161
169
70
171
57.6
7.0
83.6
8.2
40.5
10.0
55.3
118.1
2.3
8.8
13.9
16.1
10.9
7.0
78.5
41.3
28.9
20.0
2.1
–
1.5
–
0.3
0.2
0.4
3.8
0.1
0.3
0.5
0.4
–
0.2
0.6
2.7
–
–
608.0
13.1
2.1
(0.1)
0.7
(0.2)
0.2
0.1
(0.1)
3.4
0.1
0.3
0.4
(0.1)
(0.1)
0.1
0.6
2.7
(0.1)
(0.4)
9.6
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Foreign exchange contracts
Purchase/sale contracts:
– United States dollars/Euros
– Australian dollars/Japanese yen
– Malaysian ringgits/United States dollars
– Thai baht/United States dollars
– Sri Lankan rupees/United States dollars
– United States dollars/Australian dollars
– Other
1.21
81.96
4.08
32.33
164.70
0.75
–
Foreign exchange zero cost collar options
Options strike rates
– Euros/United States dollars
– Australian dollars/United States dollars
– Canadian dollars/United States dollars
– United Kingdom pounds/United States dollars
– United States dollars/Mexican pesos
– United States dollars/Thai baht
– Japanese yen/United States dollars
1.18 – 1.20
0.77 – 0.79
0.78 – 0.81
1.34 – 1.39
19.00 – 21.00
32.00 – 33.00
103.00 – 108.00
Interest rate contracts
Interest rate swaps:
– GBP
– Euros
– Euros
Payable fixed
Payable floating
Payable fixed
– US dollars
Payable floating
Total
Interest rate %
Years
0.96
Euribor
0.00
Libor
3.7
4.2
2.6
1.9
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15. Financial Risk Management continued
The effects of hedge accounting on the financial position and performance of the Group is as follows:
Carrying
Amount of
Hedging
Instruments*
Change in Value
of the Hedging
Instrument for
Calculating Hedge
ineffectiveness
Change in
Value of the
Hedged Item for
Calculating Hedge
Ineffectiveness
Change in Value
of the Hedging
Instrument
Recognised
in OCI
Hedge
Ineffectiveness
Recognised
in P&L
Amount
Reclassified
From CFHR
to P&L
2.3
(0.3)
(0.2)
(0.2)
–
2.7
–
2.3
(0.3)
(0.2)
(0.2)
–
–
0.4
(2.3)
0.3
0.2
0.2
–
–
(0.4)
2.3
(0.3)
(0.2)
(0.2)
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
6.5
0.7
(0.1)
0.6
–
–
–
Carrying
Amount of
Hedging
Instruments*
Change in Value
of the Hedging
Instrument for
Calculating Hedge
Ineffectiveness
Change in
Value of the
Hedged Item for
Calculating Hedge
Ineffectiveness
Change in Value
of the Hedging
Instrument
Recognised
in OCI
Hedge
Ineffectiveness
Recognised
in P&L
Amount
Reclassified
From CFHR
to P&L
6.5
0.7
(0.1)
0.6
–
2.7
(0.4)
6.5
0.7
(0.1)
0.6
–
(0.3)
(0.4)
(6.5)
(0.7)
0.1
(0.6)
–
0.3
0.4
6.5
0.7
(0.1)
0.6
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
(4.4)
(1.6)
–
–
0.2
–
–
2019
Cash flow hedges
Revenue (up to 1 year)
Costs (up to 2 years)
EUR interest
GBP interest
USD interest
Fair value hedges
EUR interest
USD interest
2018
Cash flow hedges
Revenue (up to 1 year)
Costs (up to 2 years)
EUR interest
GBP interest
USD interest
Fair value hedges
EUR interest
USD interest
* Includes the time value of foreign exchange options.
(iv) Fair Value Hierarchy
The table below analyses financial assets and financial liabilities carried at fair value, including their levels in the fair value hierarchy
as well as the valuation method. It does not include information for financial assets and financial liabilities not measured at fair value
if the carrying amount is a reasonable approximation of fair value.
The different valuation methods have been defined as follows:
• Level 1: quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
• Level 2: inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e. as prices)
or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices); and
• Level 3: inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).
The Group currently holds only Level 2 derivative financial instruments. In order to determine the fair value of the financial instruments,
management used valuation techniques in which all significant inputs were based on observable market data.
The fair values of forward exchange contracts, foreign exchange options and interest rate swaps are determined based on the unrealised
gains and losses at the reporting date. This is done using the standard valuation technique based on the applicable market observable
rates including spot rate, forward points, volatilities and interest rate data sourced from brokers and third party market data vendors.
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Derivative financial liabilities
(g) Recognition and Measurement
Level 2
2019
US$m
7.8
3.4
2018
US$m
13.1
3.5
Derivatives
The Group uses derivative financial instruments, principally foreign exchange and interest rate related, to reduce the exposure
to foreign exchange rate and interest rate movements.
The Group has adopted certain principles in relation to derivative financial instruments:
• Derivatives may be used to hedge underlying business exposures of the Group. Trading in derivatives is not undertaken.
• Derivatives acquired must be able to be recorded in the Group’s treasury management systems, which contain extensive
internal controls.
• The Group predominantly does not deal with counter-parties rated lower than A3 by Moody’s Investors Service.
The Group follows the same credit policies, legal processes, monitoring of market and operational risks in the area of derivative
financial instruments as it does in relation to other financial assets and liabilities on the Balance Sheet.
On a continuing basis, the Group monitors its future exposures and on some occasions hedges all or part of these exposures.
The transactions that may be covered are future net cash flows of overseas subsidiaries, future foreign exchange requirements
and interest rate positions.
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These exposures are then monitored and may be modified from time to time. The foreign exchange hedge instruments are predominantly
up to 12 months’ duration and are used to hedge operational transactions the Group expects to occur in this time frame. From time
to time minor mismatches occur in the forward book; however, these mismatches are managed under guidelines, limits and internal
controls. Interest rate derivative instruments can be for periods up to 10 years as the critical terms of the instruments are matched
to the underlying borrowings.
Derivative financial instruments are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently remeasured to their fair value at each reporting
date. The fair value of forward exchange contracts, foreign exchange options and interest rate swap contracts is determined by
reference to current market rates for these instruments.
The method of recognising the resulting gain or loss depends on whether the derivative is designated as a hedging instrument and
continues to satisfy the conditions for hedge accounting and, if so, the nature of the item being hedged. The Group designates certain
derivatives as either (1) hedges of the fair value of recognised assets or liabilities (fair value hedges); or (2) hedges of highly probable
forecast transactions (cash flow hedges).
The Group documents at the inception of the transaction the relationship between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well
as its risk management objective and strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions. The Group also documents its assessment,
both at hedge inception and on an ongoing basis, of whether the derivatives that are used in hedging transactions have been and will
continue to be highly effective in offsetting changes in fair values or cash flows of hedged items.
Fair Value Hedge
Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as fair value hedges are recorded in the Income Statement,
together with any changes in the fair value of the hedged asset or liability that are attributable to the hedged risk.
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Cash Flow Hedge
The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives (including the intrinsic value of options) that are designated and
qualify as cash flow hedges is recognised in equity in the hedging reserve. The gain or loss relating to the ineffective portion is
recognised immediately in the Income Statement. The time value of options is accounted for as a hedging cost with changes in fair
value being recognised in the hedging reserve through other comprehensive income.
Gains or losses that are recognised in the hedging reserve are transferred to the Income Statement in the periods when the hedged
item will affect profit or loss. However, when the forecast transaction that is hedged results in the recognition of a non-financial asset or
a non-financial liability, the gains or losses previously deferred in equity are transferred from equity and included in the measurement
of the initial cost or carrying amount of the asset or liability.
Hedge accounting is discontinued when the hedging instrument expires or is sold, terminated or exercised, or no longer meets the
conditions for hedge accounting. At that point in time, any cumulative gain or loss on the hedging instrument recognised in equity
remains in equity until the forecasted transaction is ultimately recognised in the Income Statement. When a hedged transaction is no
longer expected to occur, the cumulative gain or loss that was reported in equity is immediately transferred to the Income Statement.
Derivatives That Do Not Qualify For Hedge Accounting
Changes in the fair value of any derivative instrument that does not qualify for hedge accounting are recognised immediately in the
Income Statement.
Hedge Effectiveness
The Group determines its economic exposure to unexpected movements in foreign currency rates and interest rates and ensures the
hedging instruments entered into satisfactorily mitigate these risks. The Group ensures the changes in the fair value of the hedging
instruments are highly correlated to the change in the fair value of the underlying hedged item and are therefore effective.
Potential sources of ineffectiveness include, but are not limited to:
• the Group no longer having the economic exposure rendering the hedge instrument ineffective;
• hedging instrument expires or is sold, terminated or exercised; and
• changes in counterparty credit status.
16. Expenditure Commitments
(a) Capital Expenditure Commitments
Contracted but not provided for in the financial statements:
Plant and equipment
Payable within one year
(b) Operating Lease Commitments
Future operating lease commitments not provided for in the financial statements and payable:
Within one year
One year or later and no later than five years
Later than five years
2019
US$m
2018
US$m
7.9
7.9
7.9
16.9
27.2
22.8
66.9
6.6
6.6
6.6
16.4
31.8
13.5
61.7
The Group leases property, motor vehicles and other plant and equipment under operating leases with lease terms of between
1 and 99 years. Some of the property leases include options to extend the term beyond the original end date.
Operating lease commitments refer to future undiscounted minimum rentals payable under non-cancellable operating leases not
included within this Financial Report. Operating lease payments are recognised as an expense in the Income Statement on a straight-
line basis over the lease term.
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Ansell Limited
Ansell Healthcare Japan Co. Ltd.
BNG Battery Technologies Pty. Ltd.
Corrvas Insurance Pty. Ltd.
Dunlop Olympic Manufacturing Pty. Ltd.
FGDP Pty. Ltd.
Nucleus Ltd.
Lifetec Project Pty. Ltd.
Medical TPLC Pty. Ltd.
N&T Pty. Ltd.
Nucleus Trading Pte. Ltd.
THLD Ltd.
TNC Holdings Pte. Ltd.
TPLC Pty. Ltd.
Societe de Management Financier S.A.
Olympic General Products Pty. Ltd.
Pacific Dunlop Finance Pty. Ltd.
Ansell (Shanghai) Management Co. Ltd.
(formerly Pacific Dunlop Holdings (China) Co. Ltd.)
Ansell (Shanghai) Commercial and Trading Co. Ltd.
P.D. Holdings Pty. Ltd.
P.D. International Pty. Ltd.
Ringers Technologies Australia Pty. Ltd.
Ansell Canada Inc.
Ansell Canadian Holdings Limited
Ansell Commercial Mexico S.A. de C.V.
Ansell Colombia SAS
Ansell Global Trading Center (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
Ansell Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd.
Ansell (Middle East) DMCC
Ringers Global Middle East FZE
Ansell Perry de Mexico S.A. de C.V.
Ansell Protective Solutions Singapore Pte. Ltd.
Ansell Services (Asia) Sdn. Bhd.
Ansell (Kulim) Sdn. Bhd.
Ansell N.P. Sdn. Bhd.
Ansell Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
Ansell Shah Alam Sdn. Bhd.
Hercules Equipamentos de Protecao Ltda
Ansell Brazil LTDA
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2019
%
2018
%
Australia
Japan*
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Singapore*
Australia
Singapore*
Australia
France*
Australia
Australia
China*
China*
Australia
Australia
Australia
Canada*
Canada*
Mexico*
Colombia*
Malaysia*
Sri Lanka*
UAE*
UAE*
Mexico*
Singapore*
Malaysia*
Malaysia*
Malaysia*
Malaysia*
Malaysia*
Brazil*
Brazil*
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100
100
100
100
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100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
75
75
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
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100
–
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
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100
100
100
100
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Country of Incorporation
Beneficial Interest
2019
%
2018
%
Ansell Textiles Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd.
Ansell (Thailand) Ltd.
Ansell US Group Holdings Pty. Ltd.
Ansell USA LLC (formerly Ansell US Group Holdings (USA) LLC)
Ansell Liquid Asset Holdings LLC
Ansell (USA) Inc.
Ansell Edmont Industrial de Mexico S.A. de C.V.
Pacific Dunlop Holdings (USA) LLC
Barriersafe Solutions International Inc.
Ansell Healthcare Products LLC
Ansell Sandel Medical Solutions LLC
Ringers Technologies LLC
Valeo Technologies LLC
Ansell Hawkeye Inc.
Pacific Chloride Inc.
Pacific Dunlop Holdings LLC
TPLC Holdings Inc.
Accufix Research Institute Inc.
Cotac Corporation
Pacific Dunlop Finance Company Inc.
Comercializadora Ansell Chile Limitada
Corrvas Insurance (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
Medical Telectronics N.V.
Ansell UK Limited
Ansell Healthcare Europe N.V.
Ansell GmbH
Ansell Italy Srl
Ansell Medikal Urunler Ithalat Ihracat Uretim ve Ticaret A.S.
Ansell Norway AS
Ansell Protective Solutions AB
Ansell Protective Solutions Lithuania UAB
Ansell Rus LLC
Ansell S.A.
Ansell Services Poland Sp. z o.o.
Ansell Spain SL (Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada)
Comasec SAS
Sri Lanka*
Thailand*
Australia
USA*
USA*
USA*
Mexico*
USA*
USA*
USA*
USA*
USA*
USA*
USA*
USA*
USA*
USA*
USA*
USA*
USA*
Chile*
Singapore*
Netherlands Ant.*
UK*
Belgium*
Germany*
Italy*
Turkey*
Norway*
Sweden*
Lithuania*
Russia*
France*
Poland*
Spain*
France*
Ansell Industrial & Specialty Gloves Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
Malaysia*
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100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
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100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
–
–
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
Ansell Portugal – Industrial Gloves, Sociedade Unipessoal,
Lda
Portugal*
100
100
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Ansell Vina Corporation
Ansell Microgard Ltd.
Ansell Xiamen Limited
Ansell Microgard Xiamen Limited
Nitritex Limited
Nitritex (M) Sdn. Bhd.
Nitritex Canada Ltd.
Ringers Technologies UK Holdings Ltd.
Ringers Technologies Denmark APS
Pacific Dunlop Holdings (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
Ansell India Protective Products Pvt. Ltd.
Ansell (Hong Kong) Limited.
PDOCB Pty. Ltd.
PD Licensing Pty. Ltd.
Siteprints Pty. Ltd.
S.T.P. (Hong Kong) Ltd.
Pacific Dunlop Holdings N.V.
Pacific Dunlop (Netherlands) B.V.
The Distribution Group Holdings Pty. Ltd.
The Distribution Group Pty. Ltd.
The Distribution Trust
Xelo Pty. Ltd.
Xelo Sacof Pty. Ltd.
Country of Incorporation
Beneficial Interest
2019
%
2018
%
Sth Korea*
Vietnam*
UK*
China*
China*
UK*
Malaysia*
Canada*
UK*
Denmark*
Singapore*
India*
Hong Kong*
Australia
Australia
Australia
Hong Kong*
Netherlands Ant.*
Netherlands*
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
–
–
100
50
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100(a)
100(a)
100
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(a) The trustee of The Distribution Trust is The Distribution Group Pty. Ltd. The beneficiary of the trust is Ansell Limited.
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17. Particulars Relating to Subsidiaries continued
The following subsidiaries were liquidated or merged with another subsidiary during the year:
• Microflex Corporation (merged with Ansell Healthcare Products LLC)
• Ampelos International Malaysia
• Comasec Holdings Ltd
• Marigold Industrial Ltd
The following entity was disposed of during the year:
• J.K. Ansell Ltd
18. Acquisitions and Discontinued Operations
(a) Acquisitions
Digitcare
Effective 31 October 2018, Ansell acquired the Digitcare business from Digitcare Corporation, an exam and specialty glove supplier.
The business offers purpose built Nitrile and latex gloves and is a leading glove supplier to the US Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
and Specialty Acute markets. The acquisition will provide an opportunity for the Group to strengthen its position as the leader in
disposable gloves for EMS professionals.
The total acquisition cost was $6.7m, comprised an upfront payment of $1.4m and a further $5.3m payable over 12 months.
The identifiable net assets acquired at fair value (determined on a provisional basis) were $2.4m resulting in goodwill of $4.3m.
Ringers Gloves
On 1 February 2019, Ansell Limited announced the acquisition of Ringers Gloves, a leading provider of specialty impact gloves
to the oil and gas and general industry segments with headquarters in Houston, Texas, for a total consideration of $69.6m.
The acquisition provides a highly complementary suite of industry-leading impact protection products, expanding Ansell’s position
in this attractive and growing specialty category.
Purchase Consideration and Cash Acquired
Gross cash consideration
Less:
Cash acquired
Payment for business combination, net of cash acquired
US$m
69.6
(0.5)
69.1
Acquisition-related Costs
Total transaction costs on acquisitions incurred to date are $1.3m. The total costs have been incurred in the current financial year.
These acquisition costs are not included in the purchase consideration disclosed above. These costs are included in the Income
Statement for the year ended 30 June 2019 and are disclosed in selling, general and administration expenses.
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The provisionally determined fair values of the assets and liabilities, excluding cash, of Ringers Gloves as at acquisition date are as follows:
Trade and other receivables
Inventories
Property, plant and equipment
Intangible assets, including goodwill ($45.8m)
Other assets
Total assets
Trade and other payables
Provision
Total liabilities
Total identified net assets acquired, excluding cash
Provisional
Fair Value
US$m
5.4
7.5
0.4
60.0
1.2
74.5
(4.4)
(1.0)
(5.4)
69.1
At 1 February 2019, the assets and liabilities of Ringers Gloves were measured at fair value at the acquisition date with fair values
having been determined on a provisional basis.
Revenue and Profit Contribution
In the five months to 30 June 2019, Ringers Gloves contributed sales revenue of $13.1m and profit after tax of $0.2m to the Group’s
results. If the acquisition had occurred on 1 July 2018, annualised sales revenue of $32.9m and a loss after tax of $1.1m would have
been recognised in the Group’s results for the year ended 30 June 2019. These amounts have been calculated using the subsidiaries’
results for the year. Acquisition costs relating to Ringers Gloves of $1.3m were incurred during the year ended 30 June 2019.
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Business Combinations
The Group accounts for business combinations using the acquisition method. Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities and contingent
liabilities assumed are measured at fair value. Any excess of the cost of acquisition over the fair values of the net identifiable assets
acquired is recognised as goodwill. Transaction costs are expensed as incurred unless related to the issue of debt or equity securities.
(b) Discontinued Operations
Sale of Sexual Wellness Business
On 25 May 2017, Ansell Limited announced that it had executed a binding agreement for the sale of its Sexual Wellness business
for US$600m to Humanwell Healthcare (Group) Co., Ltd and CITIC Capital China Partners III, L.L.P.
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Sale of J.K. Ansell Limited
On 4 September 2017, the Company also announced that it had executed an agreement with Raymond Limited, its joint venture partner
in J.K. Ansell Limited in India where Raymond Limited will take full ownership of the J.K. Ansell sexual wellness business. The associated
assets and liabilities were consequently presented as held for sale in the financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2018.
The transaction was completed on 1 July 2018.
Results from discontinued operations
Sales revenue
Cost of goods sold
Distribution
Selling, general and administration including change in accounting estimate
Gain on sale of business
Profit before income tax
Income tax expense on trading operations
Income tax expense on gain on sale of business
Profit after income tax
Non-controlling interests
Profit from discontinued operations attributable to Ansell Limited shareholders
Other comprehensive income from discontinued operations
Net exchange difference on translation of financial statements of foreign subsidiaries
Other comprehensive income from discontinued operations
Attributable to:
Ansell Limited shareholders
Non-controlling interests
Other comprehensive income from discontinued operations
Cash flows from discontinued operations
Net cash from operating activities
Net cash (used in)/from investing activities
Net cash flows from discontinued operations
2019
US$m
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
2018
US$m
57.7
(27.6)
(2.4)
(26.7)
398.2
399.2
(0.2)
(53.4)
345.6
(0.1)
345.5
4.8
4.8
5.0
(0.2)
4.8
–
(4.7)
(4.7)
8.8
522.5
531.3
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Net sale proceeds
Disposal costs
Net disposal consideration
Carrying amount of net assets sold
(Loss)/gain on sale before income tax, non-controlling interests of entities disposed and realisation
of foreign currency translation reserve
Non-controlling interests of entities disposed and realisation of foreign currency translation reserve
Income tax expense on gain
Gain on sale after income tax
Assets and liabilities of discontinued operations
The carrying amounts of assets and liabilities disposed of as at the dates of the disposals were as follows:
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Inventories
Property, plant and equipment
Intangible assets
Deferred tax assets
Other assets
Total assets
Trade and other payables
Provisions
Current tax liabilities
Other liabilities
Total liabilities
Net assets disposed
2019
US$m
2.4
–
2.4
(5.4)
(3.0)
3.0
–
–
2019
US$m
7.0
1.7
2.2
1.4
–
–
–
2018
US$m
600.2
(40.7)
559.5
(161.3)
398.2
–
(53.4)
344.8
2018
US$m
15.6
33.4
36.2
35.6
72.7
3.8
2.7
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200.0
6.0
0.9
–
–
6.9
25.3
7.6
2.8
3.0
38.7
5.4
161.3
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18. Acquisitions and Discontinued Operations continued
(c) Disposal Group Held for Sale
As at 30 June 2018 the net assets of J.K. Ansell Limited were stated at their estimated net realisable value and comprised the following
assets and liabilities:
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Inventories
Property, plant and equipment
Assets held for sale
Trade and other payables
Provisions
Liabilities held for sale
Net assets disposed
2018
US$m
7.0
1.7
2.2
1.4
12.3
6.0
0.4
6.4
5.9
Recognition and Measurement
Discontinued Operations
A discontinued operation is a component of the Group’s business, the operations and cash flows of which can be clearly distinguished
from the rest of the Group and which:
• represents a separate major line of business or geographic area of operations;
• is part of a single co-ordinated plan to dispose of a separate major line of business or geographic area of operations; or
• is a subsidiary acquired exclusively with a view to re-sale.
Classification as a discontinued operation occurs at the earlier of disposal or when the operation meets the criteria to be classified
as held-for-sale.
In accordance with AASB 5 Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations, when an operation is classified as a
discontinued operation prior year comparatives in the Income Statement are restated as if the operation had been discontinued from
the start of the comparative year.
Assets Held for Sale
Non-current assets, or disposal groups comprising assets and liabilities, are classified as held for sale if it is highly probable that they
will be recovered primarily through sale rather than through continuing use. Such assets, or disposal groups, are generally measured
at the lower of their carrying amount and fair value less costs of disposal. Any impairment loss on a disposal group is allocated first to
goodwill and then to the remaining assets and liabilities on a pro rata basis, except that no loss is allocated to inventories, financial
assets, deferred tax assets, or employee benefit assets that continue to be measured in accordance with the Group’s other accounting
policies. Impairment losses on initial classification as held-for-sale or held-for-distributions, and subsequent gains and losses on
remeasurement, are recognised in the Income Statement.
In accordance with AASB 5 Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations, assets and liabilities held-for-sale are
disclosed separately from other assets and liabilities in the Balance Sheet. Prior year comparatives in the Balance Sheet are not restated.
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As at the end of and throughout the financial year ended 30 June 2019, the parent company of the Group was Ansell Limited.
Result of the parent entity
Profit for the period
Other comprehensive income
Total comprehensive income for the period, from continuing operations, net of income tax
Financial Position of the Parent Entity at Year End
This table summarises information related to continuing operations:
Current assets
Total assets
Current liabilities
Total liabilities
Total equity of the parent entity comprising:
Issued capital
Reserves
Retained profits
Total equity
2019
US$m
58.7
(3.2)
55.5
2019
US$m
1,035.0
2,451.6
1,236.4
1,239.9
873.9
(337.6)
675.4
2018
US$m
425.5
8.9
434.4
2018
US$m
1,276.5
2,806.3
1,352.9
1,358.0
1,052.6
(283.0)
678.7
1,211.7
1,448.3
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company has a net current liability position of $201.4m (2018: $76.4m). The Directors will ensure that the parent company has, at all
times, sufficient funds available from the Group to meet its commitments.
Parent Entity Guarantee
The parent entity guarantees the debts of certain subsidiaries that are guarantors under the Group’s revolving credit bank facility.
20. Related Party Disclosures
(a) Subsidiaries
Ansell Limited is the parent entity of all entities detailed in Note 17 Particulars Relating to Subsidiaries and from time to time has
dealings on normal commercial terms and conditions with those entities, the effects of which are eliminated in these consolidated
financial statements.
(b) Transactions with Key Management Personnel
(i) Key Management Personnel Remuneration
Short-term benefits
Retirement benefits
Termination benefits
Long-term equity-based incentives
Long-term cash-based incentives
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US$
2018
US$
6,753,902
5,754,784
572,024
701,448
991,572
–
3,395,721
4,269,646
–
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20. Related Party Disclosures continued
(ii) Service Agreements with Key Management Personnel
The Company has no service agreements with the Non-executive Directors. Refer to Section 5 of the Remuneration Report for details
of service agreements with the Managing Director and other Key Management Personnel.
21. Ownership-based Remuneration Schemes
Long Term Incentive Plans
The above plans involve the granting of Performance Share Rights (PSRs) to the Managing Director, other members of the Executive
Leadership Team and other members of senior management.
The fair value of PSRs granted is recognised as an employee benefit expense with a corresponding increase in equity over the
vesting period.
In accordance with the disclosure requirements of Australian Accounting Standards, remuneration includes a proportion of the fair
value of PSRs granted or outstanding during the year. The fair value is determined as at grant date and is progressively allocated over
the vesting period for these securities.
The fair value of PSRs is calculated at grant date. The fair values and the factors and assumptions used in determining the fair values
of the PSRs applicable for the 2019 financial year are as follows:
Instrument
Grant Date
Vesting Date
Fair Value
Share Price on
Grant Date
Risk Free
Interest Rate
Dividend
Yield
PSRs
PSRs
PSRs
11/08/2016
30/06/2019
08/08/2017
30/06/2020
14/08/2018
30/06/2021
A$17.95
A$20.41
A$25.57
A$19.49
A$22.01
A$27.86
n/a
n/a
n/a
2.85%
2.60%
2.98%
The PSRs are subject to a gateway condition and a performance condition as outlined in the Remuneration Report. As the hurdles
within these conditions are all non-market based performance hurdles, the valuation excludes the impact of performance hurdles.
22. Auditors’ Remuneration
This table summarises auditors’ remuneration incurred in relation to continuing operations:
Audit and review of the financial reports:
Auditors of Ansell Limited and Australian entities – KPMG
Other member firms of KPMG(i)
Other services(ii):
Advisory services
Auditors of Ansell Limited and Australian entities – KPMG
Other member firms of KPMG
Other audit and assurance services
Other member firms of KPMG
Taxation and other services
Other member firms of KPMG
Total other services
Total auditors’ remuneration
2019
US$
2018
US$
1,388,259
1,421,889
779,854
714,509
2,168,113
2,136,398
53,633
47,490
172,851
–
8,134
28,000
–
9,010
109,257
209,861
2,277,370
2,346,259
(i) Includes fees paid or payable for overseas subsidiaries’ local statutory lodgement purposes, Group reporting and other regulatory compliance requirements.
(ii) Other services primarily include assurance-based engagements undertaken for compliance and internal governance purposes, tax and IT compliance.
Other services provided by KPMG to the Group are subject to appropriate corporate governance procedures encompassing the selection of service providers
and the setting of their remuneration.
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Notes to the Financial Statements continuedof Ansell Limited and Subsidiaries for the year ended 30 June 2019Ansell Limited – Annual Report 2019Directors’ Declaration
1. In the opinion of the Directors of Ansell Limited (‘the Company’):
(a) the consolidated financial statements and notes, set out on pages 65 to 112, and the Remuneration Report contained in
the Report by the Directors, set out on pages 39 to 64, are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including:
(i) giving a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position as at 30 June 2019 and of its performance, for the year ended
on that date; and
(ii) complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001;
(b) the consolidated financial statements and notes also comply with International Financial Reporting Standards as disclosed
in Note 1;
(c) there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due
and payable.
2. The Directors have been given the declarations required by Section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001 from the Chief Executive
Officer and the Chief Financial Officer for the financial year ended 30 June 2019.
Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors:
G L L Barnes
Chairman
M R Nicolin
Director
Dated in Melbourne this 12th day of August 2019.
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Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.KPMG, an Australian partnership and a member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative (“KPMG International”), a Swiss entity.Independent Auditor’s Report To the shareholders of Ansell Limited Report on the audit of the Financial Report Opinion We have audited the Financial Report of Ansell Limited (the Company). In our opinion, the accompanying Financial Report of the Company is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including: • giving a true and fair view of the Group's financial position as at 30 June 2019 and of its financial performance for the year ended on that date; and • complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001. The Financial Report comprises: • Consolidated Balance Sheet as at 30 June 2019 • Consolidated Income Statement, Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity, and Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the year then ended • Notes including a summary of significant accounting policies • Directors' Declaration. The Group consists of the Company and the entities it controlled at the year-end or from time to time during the financial year. Basis for opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the Financial Report section of our report. We are independent of the Group in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 and the ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (the Code) that are relevant to our audit of the Financial Report in Australia. We have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code. Ansell Limited – Annual Report 2019F
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Key Audit Matters The Key Audit Matters we identified are: • Valuation of goodwill and brand names • Taxation Key Audit Matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in our audit of the Financial Report of the current period. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the Financial Report as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters. Valuation of goodwill and brand names (USD $1,037.7m) Refer to Note 9 to the Financial Report The key audit matter How the matter was addressed in our audit A key audit matter for us was the Group’s annual testing of goodwill and brand names for impairment, given the size of the balance (being 44% of total assets). The Group’s cash generating units (CGUs) operate in different countries or regions which give rise to complexity in determining a discount rate specific to each CGU. Valuation of goodwill and brand names is a key audit matter due to: •the inherent complexity in auditing the forward-looking assumptions applied to the Group’s value in use (VIU) models for each CGU given the significant judgement involved. The key assumptions in the cash flow models include the forecast revenue growth rate, margin percentages and terminal growth rate; and •The significant judgement associated with discount rates including the underlying risks of each CGU, the regions they operate in and the weighting applied to these risks. Our procedures included: •assessing the accuracy of prior period cash flow forecasts of the Group by reference to actual performance to inform our evaluation of current forecasts incorporated in VIU models; •using our knowledge of the Group and industry, and involving our valuation specialists, to challenge the significant judgements and assumptions incorporated in the Group’s VIU models by; •assessing the relevant cash flow forecasts and underlying assumptions against the latest Board approved plan; •challenging the Group’s forecast revenue growth rate and margin percentage assumptions by comparing against the Group’s current business performance and macroeconomic environment; •considering the impact to future cash flows of changes experienced during the year relating to the varying market conditions and expected volatility in the forecast period; and •considering the terminal growth rates used in comparison to relevant Gross Domestic Product growth rates and industry trends. •involving our valuation specialists in assessing the discount rate for each CGU by considering comparable market information; •assessing the Group’s determination of carrying values of CGUs against the requirements of the accounting standards; Ansell Limited – Annual Report 2019Report by the DirectorsRemuneration ReportFinancial ReportShareholders and Shareholder Information
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•evaluating the Group’s sensitivity analysis in respect of the key assumptions, including the identification of areas of estimation uncertainty and reasonably possible changes in key assumptions; and •assessing the related financial statement disclosures against accounting standard requirements. Taxation (Income Tax Expense USD$30.6m, Deferred Tax Assets USD$66.0m, Deferred Tax Liabilities USD$76.5m, Current Tax Liabilities USD$7.9m) Refer to Note 4 to the Financial Report The key audit matter How the matter was addressed in our audit The Group operates in a global tax environment across a number of tax jurisdictions. The corporate structure reflects the nature of the global operations and is driven by acquisitions, transactions and the execution of the Group’s global commercial strategy. This strategy includes: •manufacturing in countries with access to raw materials (including Sri Lanka, Thailand, China, Vietnam, Mexico and Malaysia); •managing sales and marketing on a regional basis. The key regional countries involved are the US, Belgium and Australia for the North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific regional structures respectively; and •external sales across many countries. Taxation is a key audit matter due to: •the number of jurisdictions and the need to consider their varying tax complexities and differing tax rules within each key jurisdiction including US, Belgium and Australia; •the nature of cross-border tax arrangements and our need to involve taxation specialists with cross border transactions experience and expertise in transfer pricing in key operational locations including; US, Belgium and Our procedures included: •identifying key tax areas impacting the Group by: •considering the latest Board approved Group Tax Risk Management policy; •attending regular meetings with Group management; •considering any judgmental positions; and •using our specialised knowledge of external developments in local jurisdictions and global tax environments; •evaluating the treatment of key tax areas using our local tax specialists’ knowledge by comparing against the local jurisdiction tax rules, legislation and compliance requirements; •focusing on new transactions undertaken in the year and where there had been significant developments with local tax authorities; •assessing the completeness of the tax provisions recorded by evaluating explanations using sources such: •communications from local tax authorities, including the status of recent and current tax authority audits and enquiries; •the outcomes of previous tax audits/reviews by the local tax authorities; and •transaction documentation; •considering tax advice obtained by the Group from external tax advisors. We assessed the skills and competencies of external advisors; •evaluating the tax balances and disclosure in the financial Ansell Limited – Annual Report 2019F
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Australia; •the changing tax environment where there have been significant developments to improve the transparency of tax arrangements; •the heightened awareness of tax disclosures given the global focus on tax transparency; and •the level of judgement applied by the Group in assessing the recoverability of deferred tax assets. statements against accounting standard requirement; and •assessing the Group’s tax loss utilisation models and key assumptions by: •comparing taxable profit to historical trends and performance to inform our evaluation of the current taxable profit forecasts; and •understanding the timing of future taxable profit and considering the consistency of the timeframes of expected recovery to our knowledge of the business and its plans. Other Information Other Information is financial and non-financial information in Ansell Limited’s annual reporting which is provided in addition to the Financial Report and the Auditor’s Report. The Directors are responsible for the Other Information. Our opinion on the Financial Report does not cover the Other Information and, accordingly, we do not and will not express an audit opinion or any form of assurance conclusion thereon, with the exception of the Remuneration Report and our related assurance opinion. In connection with our audit of the Financial Report, our responsibility is to read the Other Information. In doing so, we consider whether the Other Information is materially inconsistent with the Financial Report or our knowledge obtained in the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. We are required to report if we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this Other Information, and based on the work we have performed on the Other Information that we obtained prior to the date of this Auditor’s Report we have nothing to report.Ansell Limited – Annual Report 2019Report by the DirectorsRemuneration ReportFinancial ReportShareholders and Shareholder Information
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Responsibilities of the Directors for the Financial Report The Directors are responsible for: • preparing the Financial Report that gives a true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001 • implementing necessary internal control to enable the preparation of a Financial Report that gives a true and fair view and is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error • assessing the Group and Company's ability to continue as a going concern and whether the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate. This includes disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless they either intend to liquidate the Group and Company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the Financial Report Our objective is: • to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the Financial Report as a whole is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; and • to issue an Auditor’s Report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error. They are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of the Financial Report. A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the Financial Report is located at the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board website at: http://www.auasb.gov.au/auditors_responsibilities/ar1.pdf. This description forms part of our Auditor’s Report. Ansell Limited – Annual Report 2019F
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Report on the Remuneration Report Opinion In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of Ansell Limited for the year ended 30 June 2019, complies with Section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. Directors’ responsibilities The Directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the Remuneration Report in accordance with Section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. Our responsibilities We have audited the Remuneration Report included on pages 41 to 64 of the Directors’ report for the year ended 30 June 2019. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Remuneration Report, based on our audit conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards.KPMG Suzanne Bell Partner Melbourne 12 August 2019 Ansell Limited – Annual Report 2019Report by the DirectorsRemuneration ReportFinancial ReportShareholders and Shareholder Information
Five-Year Summary
of Ansell Limited and Subsidiaries for the year ended 30 June 2019
Income Statement
Sales
EBIT
Net financing costs
Income tax expense
Non-controlling interests
Profit attributable to Ansell Limited shareholders
Balance Sheet
Cash – excluding restricted deposits
Other current assets
Property, plant and equipment
Intangible assets
Other non-current assets
Assets held-for-sale
Total assets
Current payables
Current interest bearing liabilities
Other current liabilities
Non-current interest bearing liabilities
Other non-current liabilities
Liabilities held for sale
Total liabilities
Net assets
Issued capital
Reserves
Retained profits/(accumulated losses)
Ansell Limited shareholders’ equity
Non-controlling interests
Total shareholders’ equity
Total funds employed
Share information
Basic Earnings Per Share (cents)
Diluted Earnings Per Share (cents)
Dividends per share (US cents)
Net assets per share ($)
General
Net cash from operating activities
Capital expenditure
Shareholders (no.)
Employees (no.)
Ratios
EBIT margin (%)
Return on average shareholders’ equity (%)
EBIT return on funds employed (%) – ROCE
Average days working capital
Interest cover (times)
Net debt to shareholders’ equity (%) – gearing
Number of shares at 30 June (million)
1. Includes continuing and discontinued operations.
2015
US$m
1,645
245
21
34
2
188
278
619
231
1,116
132
–
2,376
244
7
79
734
147
–
1,210
1,167
1,230
(49)
(29)
1,152
15
1,167
1,629
122.5
121.4
43.0
7.6
200
84
36,014
14,500
14.9
16.4
15.1
81.4
11.4
39.7
153
2016
US$m
1,573
237
22
53
3
159
270
577
245
1,077
122
–
2,291
241
5
69
687
152
–
1,154
1,137
1,147
(88)
62
1,121
16
1,137
1,559
105.1
104.5
43.5
7.7
232
67
39,884
15,890
15.0
14.1
14.9
85.6
10.7
37.1
148
20171
US$m
20181
US$m
1,600
218
1,548
557
23
45
2
148
314
546
218
1,050
122
201
2,451
230
4
86
717
142
43
1,222
1,229
1,142
(78)
147
1,211
18
1,229
1,636
100.1
98.9
44.0
8.3
216
51
36,798
15,483
13.6
12.7
13.6
83.2
9.6
33.1
147
13
58
2
484
580
561
230
1,028
112
12
2,523
226
–
68
552
121
6
973
1,550
1,052
(82)
564
1,534
16
1,550
1,522
336.8
331.9
45.5
10.9
154
46
34,307
12,482
36.0
35.0
35.3
82.1
44.6
(1.8)
142
2019
US$m
1,499
157
14
30
1
112
395
564
230
1,083
105
–
2,377
226
20
67
525
129
–
967
1,410
874
(86)
610
1,398
12
1,410
1,560
82.6
81.2
46.75
10.7
189
44
33,311
12,304
10.5
7.6
10.2
84.3
11.6
10.6
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Ansell Limited – Annual Report 2019Shareholders
Details of quoted shares held in Ansell Limited as at 31 July 2019.
Distribution of Ordinary Shareholders and Shareholdings
Size of Holding
1 – 1,000
1,001 – 5,000
5,001 – 10,000
10,001 – 100,000
100,001 and over
Total
Number of Shareholders
Number of Shares
Percentage of Total
25,613
5,943
438
173
32
32,199
8,938,305
11,446,073
3,034,463
4,010,814
104,872,938
132,302,593
6.76
8.65
2.29
3.03
79.27
100.00
* Including 577 shareholders holding a parcel of shares of less than A$500 in value (1,970 shares), based on market price of $27.87 per unit.
Percentage of the total holdings of the 20 largest shareholders = 77.96%.
In addition to the foregoing, as at 30 June 2019, there were 18 members of the Executive Share Plan, holding a total of 44,700 plan
shares. Thirteen members have shares paid to 5 cents each, and five members have shares paid to $7.55 each.
Voting rights as governed by the Constitution of the Company provide that each ordinary share holder present in person or by proxy
at a meeting shall have:
(a) on a show of hands, one vote only;
(b) on a poll, one vote for every fully paid ordinary share held.
Twenty Largest Shareholders (as at 31 July 2019)
Rank Registered Holder
Number of Fully
Paid Shares
Percentage of
Issued Capital
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited
J P Morgan Nominees Australia Pty Limited
Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited
National Nominees Limited
BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd
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